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Christmas: Mint Chocolate Mousse

Source of Recipe


From "Southern Living Christmas Cookbook"



List of Ingredients



• 1½ cups miniature marshmallows *
  
• 1/3 cup milk
  
• 2 (5.32-ounce) packages mint-filled chocolate squares, unwrapped
  
• 2½ cups whipping cream, divided
  
• 2 Tbsp powdered sugar
  
• Garnish: chocolate shavings
  






Instructions



1. Microwave marshmallows, milk and chocolate squares in a 4-quart microwave-safe bowl at High 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds or until melted. Let stand 30 minutes, or until mixture is cool and begins to thicken.
   
   
2. Beat 2 cups whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture; spoon into shot glasses or 1½-quart serving bowl. Cover and chill 4 hours.
   
   
3. Beat remaining ½-cup whipping cream with powdered sugar. Spoon on top of mousse and garnish, if desired.
   
   Makes 8 servings.
   
   






Final Comments


* 15 large marshmallows may be subsituted.

* For testing purposes only, we used Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate with White Mint Filling.