Fresh chocolate mints are leaves of fresh mint dipped in dark chocolate and left to set. They are a great substitute for the British after-dinner mint which is a chocolate-covered mint paste.
Although perfect to eat alone, the fresh chocolate mints can also be used as a garnish on a large dessert, or even as part of a s’more. They should however be eaten relatively soon after being made as the mint will quickly wilt and darken.
If feeling creative the two-ingredient recipe can be substituted for similar ingredients such as the chocolate being exchanged for milk or white chocolate. The mint can be exchanged for other fresh herbs such as basil, sage, or oregano.
These chocolate covered pieces on mint are a great substitute for an after-dinner mint.
After dipping the mint in the chocolate they can be left to set on a sheet of baking paper in a cool spot.
Dipping fresh mint leaves in dark chocolate creates a beautiful and delicious after dinner chocolate mint treat.
Dipping fresh mint in dark chocolate offers fresh flavors and a beautiful presentation.
Fresh Chocolate Mints Recipe
Fresh mint is dipped into dark chocolate, which results in super fresh flavors and a beautiful presentation, for an after-dinner chocolate mint treat.
Preparation 20 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Ready in 25 minutes
Servings 30 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 bunch mint
- 100 g dark chocolate
Directions
- Remove the leaves off the mint stems. Wash and thoroughly pat dry. If there is any moisture, the chocolate won’t stick.
- Using a microwave or double boiler, melt the dark chocolate until smooth and runny.
- Dip each leaf, covering both sides of half the mint leaf. This is easiest done by dragging it through the chocolate in one direction, then flipping and dragging back the other way.
- Place the chocolate-covered mint on baking paper to set. You can place it in a cooler for a short time to speed up the setting process but this may create spots on the chocolate if condensation is created
Nutritional Information
Calories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
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