3 peppermint ring Recipes

water, whole milk, unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces, sugar, salt, all purpose flour, eggs, more) heavy whipping cream, fresh mint leaves, chilled creme fraiche or sour cream, sugar, divided, peppermint extract (optional), bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate, chopped, whipping cream, light corn syrup, sliced almonds, toasted, fresh mint leaves

prepared angel food ring cake, cut into 8 wedges (1 inch thick ), candy canes (or peppermint hard candies), dark chocolate (at least 70 percent cocoa)