Description
Indulge in the perfect harmony of cool mint and rich chocolate with this delightful Mint Chocolate recipe. This treat not only brings back nostalgic memories of warm summer evenings and cozy winter nights, but it also promises to impress your friends and family at any gathering. With its beautiful presentation and customizable options, it’s an ideal dessert for celebrations or a simple sweet craving. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, each bite will leave you wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust for sweetness)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- Fresh mint leaves for decoration
Instructions
- Prep your mint chocolate base by finely chopping fresh mint leaves. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming (do not boil). Stir in chopped mint until fragrant.
- In a separate bowl, place dark chocolate chips. Pour the warm cream mixture over them and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth.
- Mix in granulated sugar and vanilla extract while the chocolate is still warm; whisk until combined.
- Pour the mixture into a prepared dish or molds. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Once firm, dust with cocoa powder and garnish with fresh mint leaves before slicing into squares or serving straight from the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg