Peppermint Bavarian Cream

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 envelope unflavored gelatin
 * 1/3 cups cold water
 * 6 egg yolks
 * 3/4 cup sugar
 * 1/4 tsp salt
 * 1 1/2 cups milk
 * 3/4 cups finely crushed peppermint candy
 * 1/4 tsp peppermint essence
 * Red food coloring
 * 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, whipped

Preparation

 * 1) Soften gelatin in cold water.
 * 2) Beat egg yolks, sugar and salt together in top of double boiler.
 * 3) Heat milk and candy almost to a boil, stirring to dissolve candy. Beat hot milk gradually into egg yolk mixture. Heat, stirring, over hot water, until thickened. Do not allow to boil. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Cool; stir in peppermint essence and food colouring.
 * 4) Fold in whipped cream gently; out into 6-cup mold. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
 * 5) Unmold; decorate with candies. Serve with chocolate sauce.

Yield: 10 servings

Cookbook: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Cooking

Typed By: Susan

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