Freshly picked mint adds a burst of flavor and makes any dessert something to celebrate.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 1½ Cup(s)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh spearmint or peppermint
- 1½ cups whipping cream
- 1½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
About this recipe
A dollop of mint whipped cream is a fresh take on the traditional topping for holiday desserts. Serve it over a slice of luscious chocolate pie or on a mug of toasty hot chocolate.
Rosalind Creasy shares a few recipes from her new book, The Kitchen Herb Garden: Growing and Preparing Essential Herbs, featuring winter herbs that grow easily in local gardens.
Instructions
Place the mint and cream in a small saucepan over a low heat until small bubbles just begin to form around the sides of the pan.
Do not let the cream boil. Cool.
Pour the cream through a mesh strainer and discard the mint. Chill.
