How to Make Peppermint Pink Valentine Mold - A Step-by-Step Guide

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by making a festive and delicious treat for your loved ones? This Peppermint Pink Valentine Mold is the perfect dessert to show your affection on this special day. The combination of creamy peppermint and sweet pink color makes this dessert not only delightful to eat but also a lovely addition to your Valentine's Day table.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
  • ½ cup white sugar, divided
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 3 drops red food coloring
  • 1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a medium saucepan over no heat, combine gelatin, 1/4 cup sugar and salt, mix well and reserve. In a medium bowl, beat together egg yolks and milk, add to gelatin mixture.
  • Cook gelatin and egg mixture in saucepan over low heat; stir constantly until the gelatin dissolves and mixture thickens slightly or about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add peppermint extract or candy.
  • Add food coloring and mix. Chill in refrigerator until mixture is slightly thicker than the consistency of unbeaten egg whites.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Gradually add remaining sugar and beat until very stiff and fold into gelatin mixture; fold in whipped cream.
  • Turn into a 5-cup heart-shaped mold; chill until firm. Unmold and garnish with additional whipped cream, if desired; serve.
  • Nutrition

    177 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 102mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 119mg