Homemade Andes Mint Chocolates
Delicious homemade mint chocolates with a creamy mint center and dark chocolate shell, perfect for paleo, keto, and vegan diets.
Ingredients
For the Mint Center
- 70 g cacao butter This makes the smooth, melt-in-your-mouth mint center.
- 1/4 cup powdered monk fruit A zero-sugar sweetener that dissolves nicely into the melted cacao butter.
- 1 teaspoon peppermint flavor Use a concentrated, food-grade extract.
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon spirulina Optional. It gives a soft green hue without affecting flavor much (start small).
For the Chocolate Shell
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips Choose high-quality, dairy-free chocolate if you need it vegan.
Optional Add-ons
- 1 pinch sea salt Sprinkled on the finished chocolates for contrast.
- 1/2 teaspoon MCT oil or neutral oil Smooths the dark chocolate if it seems overly thick while dipping.
- 1 drop vanilla extract Warms the mint layer’s flavor for more depth.
- Fresh mint leaves Pretty for garnish and adds aroma.
Instructions
Preparation
- Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper and set out a mini silicone muffin pan or small candy molds.
- Measure out your ingredients before heating anything.
Melting Cacao Butter
- Place cacao butter in a small saucepan over the lowest heat setting and stir continuously until melted.
Mixing Ingredients
- Off the heat, whisk in powdered monk fruit, peppermint flavor, and spirulina until smooth.
Filling the Molds
- Spoon the mint mixture into the molds, filling each cavity three-quarters full.
Freezing Centers
- Freeze the filled molds for 10-20 minutes until firm.
Melting Dark Chocolate
- Melt dark chocolate chips over low heat, stirring often. Add oil if needed.
Dipping Centers
- Remove mint centers from molds, dip each into the melted dark chocolate, and tap to remove excess.
Setting the Shell
- Let the dipped mints rest on parchment until set.
Final Chill and Storage
- Place dipped mints in the fridge or freezer until the chocolate shell is fully set.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
These mint chocolates can be customized with different sweeteners and garnishes. Handle chocolate carefully to avoid seizing.