Ingredients

1 1/4 cups semisweet-chocolate chips

3 tablespoons sugar

Fine salt

2/3 cup whole milk

3 large egg whites

1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Preparation

In a blender, combine chocolate, sugar, and pinch of salt. In a small saucepan, bring milk to a simmer, then transfer to blender. Let stand 1 minute. Blend on high until smooth, 1 minute. Add egg whites and peppermint extract and blend on high until well combined, 1 minute. Divide evenly among four 6-ounce dessert cups. Chill until just set, 6 hours or up to overnight.

Just before serving, beat cream until soft peaks form. Dollop each cup with whipped cream and sprinkle with peppermint candies.