Mint Chocolate Parfait
Mint chocolate parfait is a truly refreshing dessert, which is the best choice on hot summer days. Its origin can be found in French cuisine, where parfait is a light, creamy dessert made by freezing. The flavors of chocolate and mint combine in perfect harmony, resulting in a refreshing and rich dessert. You can easily make this simple recipe at home, and you're sure to impress your family or guests with it.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt it over a double boiler. Be careful not to burn the chocolate; stir constantly until smooth and liquid.
2
Place the heavy cream in a large bowl and set aside. Wash the fresh mint leaves and finely chop them. The flavor of mint helps to refresh the dessert.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla sugar until pale and frothy. Slowly add this mixture to the melted chocolate.
4
Next, stir the chopped mint leaves into the chocolate-egg mixture. If the mint flavor isn't strong enough, feel free to add more fresh mint.
5
Using a mixer, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks on medium speed. If the cream is too soft, don't worry, but don't overwhip it to maintain a light texture.
6
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate-mint-egg mixture. It is important not to deflate the whipped cream, so work carefully with a spatula!
7
Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 3 hours, but ideally overnight, to allow the parfait to set perfectly.
8
Serve the mint chocolate parfait in individual glasses or bowls. Perfect garnished with fresh strawberries or a little chocolate shavings!
