Chocolate Mint Mousse

Directions

1. 1
   Chop the chocolate into small pieces and put into a bowl.
2. 2
   In a medium saucepan, bring 2 inches of water to a simmer. Remove pan from heat. Set the bowl of chocolate over the hot water, stirring frequently until just melted. Remove bowl from hot water. Cool.
3. 3
   Bring the water in the saucepan back to a simmer.
4. 4
   In a large bowl or in the bowl of a standing mixer, combine the egg yolks, sugar, and creme de menthe. Set bowl over simmering water and whisk constantly until egg mixture is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove bowl from hot water. With mixer on medium speed, whisk the egg mixture until light and cool, about 4 minutes.
6. 6
   In a small saucepan, bring about 1 inch of water to a simmer.
7. 7
   Put 1/4 cup of water in a small bowl, sprinkle with gelatin, and let stand until softened, about 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove pan of simmering water from heat and set bowl of softened gelatin in hot water until gelatin has melted, about 2 minutes.
9. 9
   Whip cream to soft peaks.
10. 10
    Whisk gelatin into cool egg mixture, and then divide egg-gelatin mixture evenly between two bowls.
11. 11
    Fold 1/2 of the whipped cream into one of the bowls. Stir melted chocolate into second bowl and then fold in remaining whipped cream.
12. 12
    To layer the mousse, divide 1/2 of the Chocolate Mint Mousse between six individual goblets. Spoon all of the mint mousse on top.
13. 13
    Make a final layer using the remaining Chocolate Mint Mousse.
14. 14
    Refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours.
15. 15
    Recipe can be prepared and refrigerated 1 day ahead.