White chocolate and peppermint mousse

I bought myself a Nigella Lawson book and this recipe just caught my attention because it's so simple, it sounds completely delicious and it really is!

I used:

- 250g white chocolate
- 250g heavy cream
- 1 white egg
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract/concentrate
- peppermint leaves



I melted the chocolate over a bain-marie (a bowl over a pan of simmering water). After it's been melted, I sat it aside to cool off.



In another bowl I whisked the heavy cream, the egg white and the peppermint extract together. Be carefull not to beat it into a stiff mixture, but a more fluffy soft one.



Then I blended the 2 mixtures: with a tablespoon I took some of the cream and put it into the chocolate, then I gently incorporated the chocolate into the rest of the cream.



Chill in the fridge before serving.



One thing worth mentioning is that you need to use small glasses, small portions. Don't do like I did (pictures) because the white chocolate's richness, even if it's combined with the fresh mint, may be a little too much! Smaller portions are perfect!



I decorated with peppermint leaves. It's absolutely delicious!