Homemade After-Dinner Chocolate Mints Indulge in the perfect combination of rich chocolate and refreshing mint with these quick and easy homemade treats. Indeed, these treats have a creamy minty center and are a no-bake, quick, and easy treat. Hence, it is a copycat of an After 8 or an Andes chocolate mint often an after-dinner treat given at steakhouses. Craving a delectable blend of luscious chocolate and cool mint? Look no further than these quick and easy homemade treats that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more.
Homemade After-Dinner Chocolate Mints
Once the chocolate has hardened, it’s time to chill and enjoy your homemade chocolate mint treats. The cool, creamy filling paired with the rich chocolate coating creates a perfect balance of flavors that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. And with the easy preparation and minimal ingredients, these treats are perfect for sharing with friends and family. Now that you’ve savored your creation, let’s talk about how to package them up for gift-giving and the best ways to store them.
Gift Giving and Storage
To make your chocolate mint treats even more special, consider packaging them up for gift-giving. Nevertheless, place them in a decorative tin or box, adding a ribbon or gift tag for a personal touch. These homemade treats are sure to delight whoever receives them, whether it’s for a special occasion or just to show someone you care.
Homemade After-Dinner Chocolate Mints
When it comes to storing your chocolate mint goodies, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Nonetheless, this will help them stay fresh and prevent the chocolate from melting at room temperature. Plus, having them chilled means they’ll be ready to enjoy whenever a craving strikes. Consequently, just be sure to enjoy them within a week or two for the best flavor and texture. Most importantly, be sure to hide them well – these delectable treats have a way of disappearing quickly, thanks to their irresistible appeal.
In just a few simple steps, you can create a decadent and refreshing treat that is sure to impress. So why wait? Start whipping up your batch of chocolate mint goodies today and share the joy with those around you. Moreover, as you gift these delicious treats or save them for yourself, remember the power of homemade goodness. Indulge in the rich chocolate, savor the refreshing mint, and enjoy every bite of your creation. So go ahead, unleash your inner chocolatier, and delight in the magic of chocolate mint goodness.
Foil wrappers can be found on Amazon. Wrap two squares of chocolate to create a mint of the same size as that sold on shelves. Use 3 oz. Chocolate Bar molds.
Homemade After-Dinner Chocolate Mints
Directions
- 2 oz. chopped homemade chocolate or chocolate of choice
- 1 oz. chopped homemade white chocolate or chocolate of choice
- 3/4 tsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp peppermint or mint of choice
- 1 drop of green natural food coloring (optional)
Necessary Equipment
- (3 oz.) chocolate bar mold
- a spatula
- offset spatula
- Foil Candy Wrappers Optional
First Layer Directions:
First, add one ounce of chocolate to a small glass or bowl. Second, add 1/4 tsp coconut oil. Third, place into the microwave and heat on high for 30 seconds. Remove and stir the chocolate. Return to the microwave for another 30 seconds. Remove and stir. Continue to stir until melted. Mine only took twice. If necessary place it back in for 10-second intervals proceeding to stir after each interval. This procedure will need to be completed two more times for the middle and bottom layers.
Finally, drizzle the melted chocolate all over the bottom of the mold. Next, using an offset spatula make sure the chocolate is evenly coated on the bottom. Place into the freezer for 5 minutes.
Second Layer
First, repeat the same directions for melting the chocolate bottom layer, from above. Second, stir until melted. Add the mint extract and food coloring if desired. Third remove the mold from the fridge.
Working very carefully and quickly place a small amount of the white chocolate on top of the dark chocolate. Gently spread. If you don’t work quickly the warm chocolate will harden to the dark and you will not be able to spread it. Continue putting in a small amount at a time and spreading it to all the edges. Spatula in the remaining chocolate and cover the bottom. Using the offset spatula spread it evenly all over the bottom. Lastly, place it into the freezer for 5 minutes.
Third Layer
First, repeat the same directions as given above for melting the top layer. Second, remove the chocolate from the fridge. Again work carefully and quickly as the warm chocolate will freeze if you don’t spread it quickly.
Spread a small amount of chocolate in and spread over the white chocolate layer. Continue to place small amounts and spread to cover until the bottom is covered. Spatula in the remaining amount and use the offset spatula to spread it evenly. Place it into the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove and break into small rectangles or carefully cut them so they don’t break.
Place chocolates in foil wrappers and wrap them up. Best kept in the refrigerator.
Homemade After Dinner Mints
Ingredients
- 2 oz. homemade chocolate or chocolate of choice
- 1 oz homemade white chocolate or chocolate of choice
- 3/4 tsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp peppermint or mint of choice
- 1 drop of natural food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Top Layer
- First, add one ounce of chocolate to a small glass or bowl.
- Second, add 1/4 tsp coconut oil.
- Third, place into the microwave and heat on high for 30 seconds.
- Remove and stir the chocolate.
- Remove and stir.
- Continue to stir until melted.
- Mine only took twice.
- If necessary place it back in for 10-second intervals proceeding to stir after each interval.
- This procedure will need to be completed two more times for the middle and bottom layers.
- Finally, drizzle the melted chocolate all over the bottom of the mold.
- Next, using an offset spatula make sure the chocolate is evenly coated on the bottom.
- Place into the freezer for 5 minutes.
Middle Layer
- First, repeat the same directions for melting the chocolate bottom layer, from above.
- Second, stir until melted.
- Third, remove the mold from the fridge.
- Working very carefully and quickly place a small amount of the white chocolate on top of the dark chocolate.
- Gently spread.
- If you don't work quickly the warm chocolate will harden to the dark and you will not be able to spread it.
- Continue putting in a small amount at a time and spreading it to all the edges.
- Spatula in the remaining chocolate and cover the bottom.
- Using the offset spatula spread it evenly all over the bottom.
- Lastly, place it into the freezer for 5 minutes.
Bottom Chocolate Layer
- First, repeat the same directions as given above for melting the top layer.
- Second, remove the chocolate from the fridge.
- Again work carefully and quickly as the warm chocolate will freeze if you don't spread it quickly.
- Spread a small amount of chocolate in and spread over the white chocolate layer.
- Continue to place small amounts and spread to cover until the bottom is covered.
- Spatula in the remaining amount and use the offset spatula to spread it evenly.
- Place it into the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes.
Chocolates
- Remove and break into small rectangles or carefully cut them so they don't break.
- Place chocolates in foil wrappers and wrap them up.
- Best kept in the refrigerator.
Notes
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings 12.0 | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories 40 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 2 g | 2 % |
| Saturated Fat 0 g | 2 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium 0 mg | 0 % |
| Potassium 0 mg | 0 % |
| Total Carbohydrate 3 g | 1 % |
| Dietary Fiber 0 g | 0 % |
| Sugars 1 g | |
| Protein 0 g | 1 % |
| Vitamin A | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 % |
| Calcium | 0 % |
| Iron | 0 % |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
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