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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Dessert

    Mint Chocolate Dessert

    Published: Feb 19, 2018 · Modified: Sep 14, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 49 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 needed
    • Step by step
    • Chocolate pudding or chocolate dessert?
    • Is this chocolate dessert healthy?
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • 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 needed

    • 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.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    Step by step

    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 in to 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 in to 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.

    Is this chocolate dessert healthy?

    Now, this isn’t going to be winning the award for the healthiest dessert in the world any time soon, but it’s lighter than the regular chocolate desserts out there. Your standard chocolate dessert recipe usually uses full fat cream which not only makes it heavy, but really high in calories and fat too.

    Obviously no big deal for an occasional food, but if you can save yourself so calories and still have a delicious dessert, then why not right? Instead of using heavy cream, we used a mixture of 0% fat creme fraiche and 0% fat Greek yogurt. The sweetness comes from the dark chocolate and a little maple syrup.

    It’s not overly sweet, to keep the calories down, but you can always add some extra maple syrup if you like things on the sweeter side. It’s a little bit tart with it being mainly Greek yogurt, but I like that about it.

    Two glasses of chocolate dessert.

    FAQs

    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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    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.

    More chocolate recipes

    • Chocolate and Banana Puff Pastry Pinwheels
    • Healthy Chocolate Mug Cake
    • Chocolate Pie
    • Christmas Tree Brownies

    If you’ve tried this chocolate pudding recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - Use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

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

    Mint Chocolate Dessert

    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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    4.92 from 35 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: British
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Allergens:
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    Servings: 4 desserts
    Calories: 232kcal
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    Ingredients

    UK Metric Measures - US Customary Measures
    • 100 g Chocolate - dark
    • 100 g 0% Creme Fraiche
    • 250 g 0% 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 bowl in the pan, making sure that the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Break the chocolate in to the bowl and gently heat the pan, stirring the chocolate constantly.
    • Add the creme fraiche to the melted chocolate and stir.
    • Stir the chocolate mixture in to the Greek Yogurt in a separate bowl and add the mint extract and maple syrup and mix well.
    • Divide between 4 glasses top with chocolate shavings and fresh mint.

    Notes

    • 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
    DisclaimerThe 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.

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    Comments

    1. Anne

      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

      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

      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
    4. Jyothi

      February 27, 2018 at 2:18 am

      Mint flavor in chocolate - ooo killer I say! Simple luscious treat that I can make and have it guilt-free. Love the recipe

      Reply
    5. Liz

      February 26, 2018 at 1:42 pm

      5 stars
      My whole famly loves the mint + chocolate combo so I'll definitely have to make this! It looks so yummy!

      Reply
    6. Jess

      February 26, 2018 at 1:37 pm

      5 stars
      Oh I've actually been looking for eggless recipes so I'll add this to my pin board. I have to admire your resourcefulness/willpower not using heavy cream. I'm a sucker for heavy cream based desserts!

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    7. Demeter

      February 26, 2018 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      Mmm mint and chocolate is one of my favorite flavor combos! This looks fantastic! :)

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    8. Ellen

      February 26, 2018 at 11:18 am

      Such a lovely dessert. My family loves anything mint chocolate.

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    9. Emily

      February 26, 2018 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      This looks to die for!

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