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Chocolate After-dinner Mint Parfaits Recipe

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Step #1 Chocolate Mousse: Place the gelatine in cold water to soften & set aside; melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of simmering water, stir until smooth, then set aside to cool slightly.
Step #2 In an electric mixer, beat the eggs & sugar on a medium-high speed for 5 mins or until thick & pale.
Step #3 Drain the softened gelatine & place this in a pan over a very low heat.
Step #4 When melted, slowly add the liquid gelatine to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
Step #5 Stir in the melted chocolate, then fold in the whipped cream.
Step #6 Divide the mousse among 8 3/4-c (185ml) serving glasses.
Step #7 Chill for 30 mins or until set.
Step #8 Mint Mousse: Bring the milk & sugar to the boil in a pan, then remove this from the heat, add the mint, cover with a tea towel & allow it to infuse for 15 mins.
Step #9 Meanwhile soften & melt the gelatine as above, then add to the milk mixture.
Step #10 Strain the mixture, pressing down well the mint leaves.
Step #11 Cool completely, then fold in the whipped cream.
Step #12 Pour into the serving glasses on top of the chocolate mousse layer.
Step #13 Chill for 1-2 hrs or until set.
Step #14 Chocolate Ganache: Bring the cream to the boil in a pan.
Step #15 Place grated chocolate then pour the hot cream over it & stir until smooth.
Step #16 Allow to cool, then pour the ganache over the mint mousse & chill for a further 1-2 hrs.
Step #17 Serve garnished with a fresh mint leaf.
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