Chocolate Mint Frango

Chocolate Mint Frango comes to you from Paulette's Kitchen. Back in the early 1980's Ron and Paulette Ostler were part owners in a catering company called Elegant Catering. They would cater meals for weddings, dinner parties and corporate events. This recipe was a favorite of their customers. Smooth and creamy chocolate mint mousse with a Nilla Wafer crust and topped with whipped cream.

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Butter
• 2 Cups Sifted Powdered Sugar
• 4 Squares Unsweetened Baking Chocolate (melted)
• 4 Eggs
• 1/2 Teaspoon Peppermint Extract
• 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• 1 Cup Nilla Wafer Crumbs
• 1 Cup Whipping Cream
• 1/4 Cup White Sugar

Directions

1. Cream butter and powered sugar until light and fluffy
2. Add melted chocolate. Mix well
3. Add eggs one at a time. Beat until fluffy
4. Add peppermint and vanilla extracts until incorporated
5. Divide Nilla Wafer crumbs in half
6. Sprinkle half of the Nilla Wafer crumbs onto bottom of individual serving dishes or 9 x 13 pan
7. Spread chocolate mint mixture onto crumb crust
8. Top with remaining crumbs and freeze until set
9. Beat whipping cream until fluffy
10. Add white sugar to taste
11. Top dessert with whipping cream and serve immediately