Sunday, June 5, 2011

Strawberries with Chocolate Mint Whipped Cream

Chocolate mint is a very nice mint, it has a delicious scent, sort of like a peppermint patty! Mint with a subtle taste of chocolate. It's a bit invasive to say the least so mine has been in a pot, right next to the spearmint on a table in the yard. It keeps coming back, year after year after year.

The first strawberries were peeking out of the pot this afternoon so I grabbed all four before the birds could get them and supplemented with some store bought berries to make a really nice dessert. Strawberries with Mint Whipped Cream. I had made it before and thought the chocolate mint would be so nice with the berries. It was. It was delicious with the berries. Nice hint of chocolate mint, was perfect with the sweet strawberries!







Strawberries with Chocolate Mint Whipped Cream

1/4 cup sugar
1 packed cup fresh mint leaves and stems, coarsely chopped (recipe called for 2 cups, but we found it fine with one and I used chocolate mint leaves)
1 cup heavy cream
1 quart strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
mint sprigs for garnish
In a saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar, mint, and 2 tablespoons of water to a boil. Remove from heat; steep for 15 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a cup, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. Let cool (makes about cup).

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in one cup syrup You can re-whip the cream to stiffen, if necessary.

Starting with strawberries, spoon alternating layers of strawberries and mint cream into four serving glasses. Garnish with a mint sprig.



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25 comments:

  1. eileeninmdJune 5, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Carol, this receipe sounds and look delicious. I love strawberries and mint. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. PondsideJune 5, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    It's that time of year, isn't it? I'd never thought past the traditional strawberry shortcake - this looks yummy.

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  3. CathyJune 5, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I used to have a chocolate mint plant years ago but it has long since disappeard. You have reminded me how much we enjoyed its wonderful flavor. What a lovely strawberry dessert.

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  4. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartJune 5, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    A great way to use your mint and the chocolate must have added a wonderful addition! Looks very pretty!

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  5. LynnJune 5, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Your dessert looks beautiful! It's great that your mint is happy in the pot. I have to laugh, my spearmint could grow as crazy as it wants to on the side of the house, but it insists on spreading out into the lawn:@)

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  6. Angie's RecipesJune 5, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Strawberry season! This looks perfect just for the weather we have here.

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  7. JulieJune 5, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Beautiful dessert, it just says summer!! I am so curious about the chocolate mint. I am thinking cocktails....chocolate mojito?

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  8. SebabJune 5, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Where we live they really dont grow. We didn't see them in the store either. Pretty soon we will see them in the stores!

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  9. ellen b.June 5, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Beautiful presentation of the strawberries in this dessert...looks yummy.

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  10. black eyed susans kitchenJune 5, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Happy to have strawberries in season! I love them with whipped cream but who doesn't!

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  11. MaryJune 5, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I keep chocolate mint just for the smell -- I always crush a leaf in my fingers every time I pass it's pot. :)

    Your dessert looks delicious!!!

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  12. SnapJune 5, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Oh, Yum...chocolate mint and strawberries ... be still my heart!!!!! :D :D :D

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  13. KarieJune 5, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Oh, Yummy! Love strawberries, and chocolate. Photos are beautiful. Thanks for sharing, Karie

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  14. VeeJune 5, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    I love chocolate mint, but have never thought of using it in a strawberry dessert. Sounds very pleasant and yummy indeed. Hope that I remember this!

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  15. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 5, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    I love fruit...and strawberries are always yummy! I'll have to have mine plain though! ♥

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  16. SavoringTime in the KitchenJune 5, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I grew chocolate mint last year and I need to get some soon. I loved it! What a perfect combination.

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  17. A Garden of ThreadsJune 5, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Strawberries, yum,yum. They should be coming into season by the end of June here in Ontario and I cannot wait. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

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  18. MaryJune 6, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Berries & whipped cream are so satisfing! I'll have to try the chocolate mint!

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  19. Gardening in a SandboxJune 6, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Looks so delicious. V

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  20. RitaJune 6, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    What a fantastic dessert; not a big fan of mint, but chocolate mint is another thing.

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  21. EbieJune 7, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    My Ms Picky would eat strawberry only if coated with chocolate. But I like the idea of adding a minty flavor.

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  22. LorrieJune 8, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Mmmm. Strawberries, cream, and mint with a hint of chocolate. So many favorite flavors combined!

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  23. SueJune 12, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    How simple but oh so good and fresh tasting..... How can anyone beat this combination? :-) Sue

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  24. CaroleAugust 2, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    Oooh, all of your links look great. Thanks, Carol. Have a super week.

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    1. CarolAugust 3, 2012 at 8:36 AM

      Thanks, Carole, glad to join Food on Fridays! Enjoy your weekend!

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