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Mint Chocolate Dessert

Sep 14, 2021 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 48 Comments

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Diet: Gluten Free / Low Fat / Vegetarian
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This wonderfully light and creamy Mint Chocolate Dessert is a little bit indulgent, but we have made some healthier swaps like using creme fraiche and Greek yogurt instead of cream and just a little maple syrup to sweeten it alongside the dark chocolate. This Chocolate Pudding Recipe will go down a storm at a dinner party and can even be made in advance.

Four chocolate desserts topped with chocolate chunks and chopped mint leaves.

Mint and chocolate are one of the best flavour combinations out there, especially when it comes to dessert. There is just enjoy mint in this for you to taste it, without it being overpowering.

This chocolate pudding recipe is light and fluffy, but with a really indulgent chocolatey goodness.

If you are looking for some more chocolate desserts, try our Easy Chocolate Pots, Chocolate Chia Pudding or Avocado Chocolate Pudding.

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  • Why You Will Love It
  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • Step by Step Instructions
  • Chocolate Pudding or Chocolate Dessert?
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Chocolate Recipes
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Why You Will Love It

  • Ready in just 10 minutes
  • Kids will love it
  • Easy to adapt with different flavours

Ingredients and Substitutions

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Chocolate - We used a dark chocolate as it gives it a real intense flavour. You could use milk chocolate, but it wouldn't be as good. Try to use the best quality chocolate you can, as you will be able to taste the difference.
  • Creme fraiche and Greek yogurt - This is what makes the dessert so creamy. You could use just yogurt, but creme fraiche is a bit creamier.
  • Maple syrup - This is what gives it some extra sweetness. You could swap it for honey, but we love the flavour of maple syrup.
  • Mint extract - This gives a really intense mint flavour.
  • Mint leaves - We like to add some fresh mint on top for serving, but that is optional.

More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.

Step by Step Instructions

One: Add some boiling water to a saucepan and then put a glass bowl in the pan, making sure the bottom doesn't touch the water. Break the chocolate into the bowl and gently simmer, stirring the chocolate constantly.

A glass bowl containing melted chocolate.

Two: Remove the chocolate bowl from the heat an add the creme fraiche, yogurt, maple syrup and mint extract.

Creme fraiche, yogurt, maple syrup and mint extract added to the bowl of chocolate.

Three: Gently mix together.

Everything mixed together in the bowl.

Four: Serve into glasses and top with dark chocolate chunks and chopped mint.

Three dessert glasses full of chocolate dessert.

Chocolate Pudding or Chocolate Dessert?

Pudding is a bit of a strange word, as it means something different all over the world. In the UK a pudding is anything sweet that you would eat after your meal. But, in the US, it describes a certain type of textured dessert.

This does have a creamy mousse like texture, but we didn’t call it a mousse as there is no egg in it and it doesn’t quite have the airy bubbles that mousse does. Try our Easy Chocolate Mouse for that.

But it is so smooth and rich and the ultimate date night dessert, so we went with pudding.

Chocolate Dessert in a serving glass with chocolate chips and chopped mint leaves.

Extra Tips

  • If chocolate and mint together isn’t your thing, then why not give chocolate and orange a try!
  • Keep it simple with some vanilla extract or add a little nutty flavour with some almond extract.
Two glasses of chocolate dessert.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does homemade chocolate dessert keep for?

You can keep this in the fridge for 2-3 days. We often make a big batch of these and eat them for a few days in a row. They are a really great dessert to serve at a dinner party. Not only are they easy, but they can be made in advance and then just kept in the fridge until you need them.

What other flavours can be made?

If chocolate and mint together isn’t your thing, then why not give chocolate and orange a try! Keep it simple with some vanilla extract or add a little nutty flavour with some almond extract. So many options to make this dessert a little bit different each time.

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Recipe

Mint Chocolate Dessert in a glass topped with chocolate chips and mint leaves.

Mint Chocolate Dessert

By: Dannii Martin
Mint Chocolate is one of the greatest flavour combinations ever invented and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than to make this Mint Chocolate Dessert.
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Gluten Free
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4.95 from 36 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 5 minutes mins
Total: 10 minutes mins
Servings: 4 desserts
Calories: 232kcal
Allergens:
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Ingredients

  • 100 g (3.5 oz) Chocolate - dark
  • 100 g (0.5 cups) 0% Creme Fraiche
  • 250 g (1 cups) 0% Fat Free Greek yogurt
  • 4 tablespoon Maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoon Mint Extract
  • Fresh mint and chocolate shavings - for serving; optional

Instructions

  • Add some boiling water to a saucepan and then put a glass bowl on the pan, making sure that the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Break 100 g Chocolate into the bowl and gently heat the pan, stirring the chocolate constantly until melted.
  • Add 100 g 0% Creme Fraiche to the melted chocolate and stir.
  • Stir the chocolate mixture into 250 g 0% Fat Free Greek yogurt in a separate bowl and add 2 teaspoon Mint Extract and 4 tablespoon Maple syrupix well.
  • Divide between 4 glasses top with Fresh mint and chocolate shavings.

Recipe Tips

  • If chocolate and mint together isn’t your thing, then why not give chocolate and orange a try?
  • Keep it simple with some vanilla extract or add a little nutty flavour with some almond extract.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1dessert | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Anne says

    March 26, 2018 at 12:23 pm

    5 stars
    I must try this immediately, this looks so yummy beyond words. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
  2. MaLee @This Blue Dress says

    March 02, 2018 at 7:26 pm

    Holy cow, this looks so good! Next time I'm on dessert duty for family dinner I'll have to try it out. Yum!

    Reply
  3. emma white says

    February 27, 2018 at 5:16 pm

    oh wow these look and sound amazing ans so easy to make although im sure mine wont come out looking as amazing as yours

    Reply
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