This homemade treat is just as good as commercial mint candy. And it’s so much fun to make! Dipping things in chocolate is always fun. Some of my favorite desserts include chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate-covered oranges, and chocolate blueberries. I especially adore these chocolate mint leaves. They taste so fresh, and they look so pretty! I like making them when we have people over because they are so impressive. But I sometimes make them for the family too - they are very easy to make.
Ingredients
You’ll only need four simple ingredients to make this tasty dessert. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need: Dark chocolate: The darker you can go and still enjoy this dessert, the better. I usually use Lindt 90% cacao. Avocado oil: Helps to slightly soften the dark chocolate and prevent it from being too brittle. You can also use coconut oil. Sweetener: I do add a bit of stevia since I use extra-dark chocolate. If you use sweeter chocolate, the sweetener is unnecessary. Fresh mint leaves: Choose large, bright-green leaves to use in this recipe.
Instructions
Making chocolate mint leaves is easy! The recipe card below has the full details. Here are the basic steps: Your first step is to melt the chocolate in the microwave. Do this in a couple of sessions and stir the chocolate after each session. Next, you add the avocado oil and the sweetener and stir to combine. Now, use a pastry brush to paint the leaves with melted chocolate. There’s no need to paint both sides - painting the top is sufficient. The last step is to place the coated leaves on wax paper and allow the chocolate to set. This happens fairly quickly - in less than an hour.
Expert tip
If you add a sweetener but prefer to use something other than stevia, I recommend opting for a liquid sweetener. A granulated sweetener could cause the chocolate to feel grainy.
Frequently asked questions
Serving suggestions
You can serve this treat all on its own, which is what I usually do. Another option is to use it as a garnish. Sometimes I use it to garnish ice cream or frozen yogurt.
Storing leftovers
You can store the leftovers, but not for long. This is actually the only drawback to this recipe. You need to make this dessert on the day you plan on eating it. Fresh mint leaves don’t really keep for more than a day, two at the most. So if you do have leftovers, place them in the fridge in an airtight container, but plan on finishing them up quickly.
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