posted by Meryl 08-16-102 3:54 PM
Olive Garden's Andes Mint Pie
Pie:
1 box Brownie Mix
Mint Mousse:
1 c Andes Mints, chopped
6 Eggs, separated
3/4 c Heavy Cream
Chocolate Sauce:
1 c Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
1/4 c Milk
1 pkg Andes Mints
Prepare brownies according to package directions. Pour batter into lightly greased springform pan.
Bake according to package directions.
Mint Mousse: In microwave, for about 15 seconds, melt mints.
Put egg yolks in top of double boiler and whisk until pale yellow and frothy. Add melted mints and mix until combined. The mix will get stiff.
In a separate bowl using a mixer, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold the egg whites into the mint and egg yolk mixture a little at a time. Whip up the heavy cream with a mixer until thick. Fold this into the mint mixture a little at a time.
To assemble pie: Top cooled brownie with mint mousse and refrigerate.
Chocolate Sauce: Heat the milk in a pan on the stove. Add the chocolate chips and melt, constantly stirring over low heat until it makes a chocolate sauce. Top the cooled pie with the chocolate sauce. Decorate with Andes Mints. Serves : 8
Andes Mint Pie
1 box brownie mix
1 cup chopped Andes® mints
6 eggs - separated
3/4 cup heavy cream
4-5 drops green food coloring - optional
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 package Andes® mints - for garnish
Prepare brownies according to directions on box in a 9" X 13" X 2" pan. Cool.
Microwave the mints for 15 seconds.
Drop egg yolks into preheated double boiler and whisk until pale yellow and frothy. Add melted mints and mix until combined (will be stiff). Whisk egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff. Fold the egg whites into the mint and egg yolk mixture a little bit at a time. Whip up the heavy cream with hand-held beaters in a separate bowl until thick. Fold the cream into the mint and egg mixture a little bit at a time. At this point, you may add food coloring, if desired. Fold the mint and egg mixture over the cooled brownie and spread out evenly. Refrigerate until needed.
Heat the cream in a pan on the stove. Add the chocolate chips. Stirring constantly, melt completely over low heat. Fold the chocolate mixture over the mint mixture in the brownie pan and spread out evenly. Decorate top with additional mints.