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Peppermint Cream Puff Ring

This weeks Tuesdays with Dorie recipe was chosen by: Caroline of a Consuming Passion

My Mom was over so I put her to work. It’s been a while since we both were in the kitchen together. We had some laughs, I showed her some baking techniques, it was a nice time to catch up.

Nick and I have loads of herbs in our garden, including 4 different types of mint: Apple mint, Chocolate mint, Spearmint, and Peppermint

I used Peppermint and Chocolate mint. Chocolate mint tastes like thin mints, very appropriate for this recipe.

I let the leaves steep after boiling, which left my home very fragrant. I had thoughts of making a chocolate mint cream filling, but forgot to add the chocolate. So I stuck to the original recipe, which turned out just as delicious.

Photos: Danielle Bilton

Photos: Nick Bilton

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21 Responses to “Peppermint Cream Puff Ring”

Caitlin Says:

I love the mint pictures – so fresh. And four types of mint? *jealousy*

June 17th, 2008 at 5:08 pm

Melissa Says:

totally amazing. great job! The photographs are incredible..

June 17th, 2008 at 5:58 pm

Susan Says:

I love this photos! And your mint garden…how do you keep it from taking over? Is it mint-only, or do you have others herbs mixed in? Just asking, as our chocolate mint ran RAMPANT and choked out everything else a few years ago…now we let it run wil dby itself down by our creek! Beautiful though – you did a great job!

June 17th, 2008 at 7:35 pm

Kelly Says:

mmm…chocolate mint. That sounds like something I need. The little puffs look amazing.

June 17th, 2008 at 7:36 pm

rainbowbrown Says:

Wow, your mint plant looks giant and wonderful, and your puffs ain’t too bad either.

June 17th, 2008 at 9:10 pm

steph (whisk/spoon) Says:

aww yum! i’d love to pop a couple of those in my mouth! i’m jealous of your chocolate mint–i’ve only ever gotten to use it at work (guess i need to grow my own!).

June 17th, 2008 at 10:15 pm

LyB Says:

Your mini puffs are so cute, just the perfect size! And chocolate mint, I’ve never even seen that, I’m definitely going to be looking for a plant very soon!

June 17th, 2008 at 10:15 pm

Rebecca Says:

I am so envying your mint bounty! Guess I’m going to have to grow my own.

June 17th, 2008 at 10:16 pm

karen Says:

these photos are incredible. i really love the third to last one. i want a garden now. i use dried everything unfortunately.

June 17th, 2008 at 10:40 pm

Erin Says:

Your photos and presentations are unforgettable. I’m blown away…

June 17th, 2008 at 11:30 pm

Christine Says:

Oh your minis are beautiful! Great job! I wish my mint was growing like yours. Not having any luck with it.