Creamy mints made with Chocolate Mint Keto Chow, cream cheese, and butter. For extra fun, coat with chocolate!
They really do melt in your mouth and they’re sure to please even the pickiest carb eater in your midst.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Total Time4 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Course: Desserts
Keyword: Chef Taffiny Elrod, Chocolate Mint, Keto Chow
Keto Chow Flavor: Chocolate Mint
Recipe Creator: Chef Taffiny Elrod
Servings: 25pieces
Calories: 110.5kcal
Author: Taffiny Elrod
Ingredients
Mint Meltaways
8ouncescream cheesesoftened
1servingChocolate Mint Keto Chow(or 1 scoop)
2tablespoonsheavy cream
4ouncesunsalted buttersoftened
2tablespoonsconfectioner’s style sweetenerplus extra for serving
1-2dropspeppermint extract or oiloptional
1-2dropsgreen food coloringoptional
Chocolate coating
2tablespoonsrefined coconut oil
6ouncessugar-free dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces
Instructions
Mint Meltaways
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on low speed until it is softened and has spread out in the bowl.
Add the Keto Chow and heavy cream and beat on medium speed until they are fully mixed in.
Add the butter and the sweetener; add the peppermint extract and food coloring now if using.
Beat the mixture for about 30-45 seconds on low speed, then raise the speed to medium-high and whip until the mixture looks light and fluffy.
Scoop out teaspoon sized balls onto a tray lined with waxed paper or parchment paper.
Or prepare an 8” X 6” or similar sized rectangular cake pan by greasing and lining with parchment paper cut to fit the bottom of the pan. Spread the mint mixture into the pan in an even layer.
Chill in the coldest part of your refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. When it has set, turn it out of the pan, remove the parchment paper and cut it into small squares.
If it becomes too soft to work with, place it in the freezer for a few minutes.
To serve, dust the pieces with confectioner’s sweetener or drizzle them with chocolate coating and chill until the chocolate is set.
Chocolate coating
Melt the coconut oil and the chocolate together.
You can melt them in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave or in the top of a double boiler set over gently simmering water.
Stir the mixture to make sure it is mixed completely together.
Drizzle the chocolate over the prepared mints.
You can also use the chocolate coating to make molded mints by following the manufacturer’s directions for filled chocolates from your favorite candy mold.