Chocolate Peppermint Mousse

A rich, silky dark chocolate mousse with a cool peppermint finish, whipped from just chocolate and coconut cream.

Total time: 4 hr 20 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Chocolate peppermint mousse — Sweet moments, naturally.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups high-quality dark chocolate (at least 65% cacao)
1 (15 oz) can coconut cream
¼ tsp pure peppermint extract
coconut whipped cream, to garnish
mint leaves, to garnish

Directions

Melt the chocolate.
Roughly chop the chocolate and put it in a large glass bowl. Melt it in the microwave or over a double boiler until smooth and creamy.
Add the coconut cream and peppermint.
Whisk in the coconut cream until fully combined, then whisk in the peppermint extract.
Chill until set.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 4 hours, until the mixture is set and semi-firm.
Whip and serve.
Beat with a hand mixer until creamy and smooth, adding a splash of water if it is too thick. Serve cold, topped with coconut whipped cream and mint leaves if you like.

Before you indulge

Use Miracle Berry

Just before eating, take 2–3 freeze-dried halves. Chew gently and let them linger for about 30 seconds.

Discard any pit if necessary.

Calorie savings

½ cup maple syrup = 260 calories

Good to know

Miraculin, the natural protein in miracle berry, can make sour foods like lemon taste sweet without adding sugar. For the best results, take 1–2 halves and follow the directions on your pack.

Tangy turns sweet. More possibilities.