Mint Chocolate Floating Islands
Prep
30 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
You've got to try this showstopping dessert that honestly takes less than an hour from start to finish. Mint Chocolate Floating Islands combines airy meringue clouds with rich dark chocolate, and the best part is how simple it actually is to pull together. Dark chocolate brings wonderful antioxidants to the table, so you can feel a little better about indulging. The whole thing comes together quickly without any fancy equipment, and your guests will think you spent way more time in the kitchen than you actually did. It's the perfect balance of elegant and approachable.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 120all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 10meringue powder
- 50unsalted butter, softened
- 2large egg whites
- 5 mlmint extract
- 150dark chocolate chips
- 50heavy cream
- 5 gsalt
- 20fresh mint leaves
- 50confectioners' sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Whisk together flour, sugar, and meringue powder in a medium bowl.
- 3
Beat the butter and egg whites in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- 5
Fold in the mint extract and melted chocolate until well combined.
- 6
Spoon the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and form into small islands.
- 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
- 8
Allow the islands to cool completely on a wire rack.
- 9
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over low heat until warmed through.
- 10
Add the confectioners' sugar and whisk until dissolved.
- 11
Add the melted chocolate and whisk until smooth.
- 12
Dip the cooled islands into the chocolate sauce to coat.
- 13
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
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