Ingredients

  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 14 cup water
  • 14 cup light corn syrup
  • 8 ounces best-quality white chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 14 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 2 cups chilled whipping cream
  • 12 cup whipping cream
  • 14 cup dark corn syrup
  • 14 cup butter
  • 9 ounces best-quality bittersweet chocolate or 9 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • fresh mint leaves

Method

  • For terrine: Line 9x5x2-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, allowing plastic to overhang edges by 3 inches.
  • Place in freezer.
  • Whisk first 3 ingredients in large metal bowl.
  • Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water); whisk constantly until candy thermometer registers 160F, about 4 minutes.
  • Remove bowl from water.
  • Add white chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth.
  • Mix in peppermint extract.
  • Whisk until cool and thick, about 3 minutes.
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream in another large bowl until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold cream into white chocolate mixture.
  • Spoon mixture into prepared pan; smooth top.
  • Cover and freeze overnight.
  • For sauce: Combine first 3 ingredients in medium saucepan.
  • Stir over medium heat until butter melts.
  • Add chocolate and whisk until smooth.
  • Mix in 3 tblsps water.
  • Remove from heat; cool slightly.
  • Turn frozen terrine out onto platter.
  • Peel off plastic.
  • Cut terrine into 3/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Place 1 slice on each plate.
  • Drizzle sauce over.
  • Garnish with mint.