Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 4- ounces (115 g) bittersweet chocolate, (preferably about 65% to 75% cacao, finely chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons refined coconut oil
  • 4 large eggs, (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup (198 g) sugar
  • ½ ounce (15 g) fresh mint leaves; ( buy about 2-ounces/55 g including stems)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, (lactose-free if available)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instruction

  • Line a 9-inch by 5-inch (23 cm by 12 cm) loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving a large overhang on all sides. Make sure you have a flat area in your freezer large enough for this pan.
  • Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together either over simmering water or in the microwave. Stir until smooth and set aside until cool to the touch.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, sugar and mint in a medium-sized heatproof bowl; place bowl over simmering water. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture reaches 165°F (74°C), which might take several minutes. Go by the thermometer and don’t worry about the time. Once it comes to temp, pour mixture through a fine-mesh wire strainer into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted. Press on all the mint solids to extract as much liquid (and color) as possible; discard solids. Beat on high speed using the balloon whisk attachment until thick and fluffy; it should be room temperature as well. Again, it this might take several minutes. Don’t worry about the time – go by visual cues.
  • Whips the cream with the vanilla and salt until medium-stiff peaks form. Do not overbeat. Fold about half into the egg mixture to lighten, then fold in remaining whipped cream until just combined. Drizzle the chocolate mixture over top, and gently fold into egg mixture 2 to 3 times, to create the swirls and ribbons – do not over combine. The chocolate mixture will continue to combine as it is poured into the pan. Pour mixture into prepared pan, and fold overhanging plastic wrap over the top. Freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight. Unwrap, invert pan over cutting board, lift pan up and away, remove all the plastic wrap and slice and serve immediately.