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These homemade After Eight Chocolates are heavenly, combining rich dark chocolate with a cool peppermint filling. They are surprisingly easy to make and so good.
All you need is a few simple ingredients and a square chocolate mold (and if you don’t have one, that’s fine, too). The only hard part is waiting for the base layer of melted chocolate to set before topping it with the minty center and more chocolate.
They’re the perfect melt-in-your-mouth sweet treat any time of the day, despite the name. Share them with your friends and family, or wrap them up as a cute edible gift.
❤️ Why You’ll Love These Chocolates with Peppermint
- Made with only a few ingredients.
- With fresh mint and peppermint extract for the best taste.
- Freezer-friendly and totally delicious!
Homemade After Eights Ingredients
Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details!
- Dark chocolate: I use a good-quality bar with 70% cocoa solids.
- Powdered sugar: No need to sieve it first.
- Peppermint extract: Make sure to use an edible variant.
- Milk: I use whole milk, but any milk is fine.
- Fresh mint: Use only the leaves and chop them finely.
How to Make Homemade After Eights
- Melt the dark chocolate and spoon it into the base of your mold. Allow the chocolate to set in the fridge.
- Prepare the mint filling: Mix the powdered sugar, mint extract, fresh mint, and milk.
- Spoon the mint filling onto the chocolate base.
- Top with more melted chocolate and let it set.
Tips for Success
- Make sure the base chocolate layer has set before topping with the mint filling.
- Chop the mint finely for a subtle mint taste.
- Ensure the chocolate has set before removing it from the mold.
Possible Variations
- Dark chocolate: Milk or white chocolate is fine, too. Or try a mint-flavored chocolate for even more minty flavor!
- Milk: Swap for any milk you like, even coconut milk or other plant-based milks.
- Extras: Sprinkle the base of the chocolate with a pinch of sea salt, add a fresh mint leaf, or crushed candy canes.
How to Store Leftovers
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy them within 1 week.
FAQs
I don’t, however, you can if you prefer. I just make sure to melt the chocolate on low heat so it doesn’t get too hot.
Yes! They are delicious straight out of the freezer, or let them thaw for 30 minutes at room temperature. They will last about three months in the freezer.
Peppermint Patties have a thick peppermint fondant interior, whereas this filling is silky and light.
You can line a square cake pan or tin to make a chocolate bark instead.
Add a tiny bit of milk until the consistency is just right.
Add a bit of powdered sugar until it thickens up slightly.
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Homemade After Eights
Equipment
Ingredients
- 300 grams dark chocolate
- 140 grams powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, edible
- 10 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate.
- Spoon a tablespoon of chocolate into the base of each mold.
- Allow the chocolate to set in the fridge.
- Mix the powdered sugar, mint extract, finely chopped mint, and milk in a small bowl.
- Spoon the mint filling on top of the set chocolate (I use a small cookie scoop for this, but two teaspoons will work, too).
- Top with more melted chocolate, making sure the mint layer is covered.
- Allow to set for 1 hour.
- Remove them carefully and serve.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
