Mint Mousse

Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 ounces baking bar, they may say chocolate but usually they are not really chocolate
• 2 cups heavy cream, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons mint extract
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 8 drops green food coloring
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chip (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in medium saucepan combine bars, broken up and 1/2 cup cream.
• 2 stir constantly over low heat until melted and smooth.
• 3 stir in mint extract.
• 4 remove from heat and cool completely.
• 5 in medium size mixing bowl, beat on medium speed remaining cream and the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
• 6 add the food color and beat just until color is uniform.
• 7 gently fold in the cooled mixture and optional chips if using, until well blended.
• 8 cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
• 9 serve as desired.