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RECIPES

Chocolate Peppermint Cloud

Metric Measurements
140g gelatine
125ml water
1 large can evaporated milk, chilled icy cold
125ml sugar
35g -70g peppermint essence
green colouring
Chocolate Cream
150ml cream
110g sugar
110g cocoa
Imperial Measurements
4 teaspoons gelatine
1/2 cup water
1 large can reduced milk, chilled icy cold
1/2 cup sugar
1-2 teaspoons peppermint essence
green colouring
Chocolate Cream
1/4 pint cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa
Method
Soften the gelatine in the water. Stir over a gentle heat until dissolved. Allow to cool, but not set. Whip chilled evaporated milk in a chilled bowl until thick. Beat in the sugar, cooled gelatine, and peppermint essence. Add a few drops of green colouring and mix through.
Pour into tall glasses or set in a large bowl. Decorate with chocolate cream. Chocolate Cream
Beat the cream, sugar, and softed cocoa together, until thick.
CAN BE PREPARED SEVERAL DAYS AHEAD. GREAT FOR A LIGHT DESSERT AFTER A HEAVIER DINNER.