It’s time for all the summer BBQ’s, and if you’re pressed to bring a dish that will wow everyone, then consider this. It’s a mint cream dream (AKA gourmet jello) courtesy of the LA Times Daily Dish.
Mint Cream Dream
Active Work Time: 10 minutes
Total Preparation Time: 25 minutes plus 3 hours chilling
Ingredients:
1 (3-ounce) package lime-flavored gelatin
3/4 cup sugar
Dash salt
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water
1 cup whipping cream
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Dark chocolate shavings, optional
Preparation:
1. Place the gelatin, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add the boiling water and stir until completely dissolved, at least 3 minutes. Stir in the cold water. Refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
2. Beat the whipping cream and peppermint extract with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Gently stir the cream mixture into the chilled gelatin until well blended.
3. Pour into molds, dessert glasses or a large glass dessert bowl. Refrigerate until set, 3 hours. Garnish with chocolate shavings, if desired.
