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Green Mint Chocolate Shooters Recipe
Creamy mint mousse with white chocolate and a bright green finish, Green Mint Chocolate Shooters in glasses instantly make St. Patrick’s Day feel festive.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 2 – 4
Ingredients
- 90 g – 3 oz white chocolate – chopped
- 80 ml – ⅓ cup heavy cream – for melting
- 100 ml – ⅖ cup chilled heavy cream – for whipping
- 1 –2 drops peppermint extract or 1 tsp finely chopped fresh mint
- a few drops green food colouring – adjusted to your desired shade
Optional Toppings
- whipped cream
- fresh mint leaves
- green sprinkles
- chocolate shamrocks
Instructions
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Whip the 100 ml – ⅖ cup chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
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In a separate bowl, melt the white chocolate with 80 ml – ⅓ cup heavy cream, either in the microwave in short bursts or over a double boiler. Stir until smooth, then let it cool slightly so it’s warm but not hot.
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the melted white chocolate mixture until smooth and airy.
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Add the peppermint extract or finely chopped mint and a few drops of green food colouring. Fold gently until the colour is evenly distributed. Adjust the colour if needed.
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Spoon the mousse into small serving glasses or dessert jars.
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Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until set.
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Just before serving, decorate with whipped cream, mint leaves, green sprinkles, or chocolate shamrocks.