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Mint Cream

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  • 11-11-2012 3:33pm
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    Gbear
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    I make a chocolate mousse with mint cream dessert.

    The thing is, I can't seem to get the mint cream right.
    I've tried heating the cream with mint leaves to infuse it but then it doesn't whip.
    I've tried leaving the cream overnight with a handful of bruised mint leaves in it. That didn't work either. There's a vague hint of mint in it but I want it to be really noticeable.

    Any thoughts?

    Mint teabags? Use more mint? Leave it for a few days with the mint leaves?


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    Eviledna
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    For a strong mint flavour, you will probably need to add some mint extract to the cream. Peppermint extract is widely available in supermarkets, goodalls or dr oetker brand.


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    Mr Simpson
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    +1 on mint extract, thats your best bet


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    donalh087
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    Whip it up with Creme de Menthe..........


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    billybudd
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    I would advise a peppermint tea bag in the cream and cook it for a bit with a few ts of sugar.

    Creme de menthe unless knowing how to use it will probaly curdle your sauce.


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