mint chip mousse

How To Make mint chip mousse

• Step 1
  Reserve 6 mint patties ; cut the remaining ones into 1/4" pieces.
• Step 2
  Sprinkle gelatin over COLD water to soften ; stir over hot water in a double broiler until dissolved ; set aside.
• Step 3
  With an electric mixer beat eggs until foamy ; Add the sugar and beat for 10 minutes until thick ; Add mint extract and creme de menthe ; Beat well ; Add food coloring and mix until color is even through out.
• Step 4
  Add cooled but unset gelatin to the egg mixture ; stir well.
• Step 5
  Whip heavy cream until stiff ; reserve about 1/2 cup for garnish ; FOLD the rest into the egg mixture when its about set.
• Step 6
  Fold the mint pieces gently into mixture ; Spoon into 5-6 cup serving dish ; refrigerate.
• Step 7
  Arrange reserved whole mint patties on top of the mousse ; Place a dollop of the cream on top of each of the patties.
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