These super simple peppermint creams are the perfect sweet and minty after dinner treat! They only require 5 ingredients and are so easy to make.
Quite often shop bought chocolate mints are vegan but it is so easy to make your own and they are even more delicious!
After Eights used to be one of my favourite treats at Christmas time but sadly they have milk in. So now me and my family can enjoy these vegan peppermint creams this Christmas!
Traditionally peppermint creams have egg in them but I have used aquafaba (chickpea water) as a substitute. And I am so happy how they turned out!
This recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of aquafaba (a tin of chickpeas usually has about 12 tablespoons in) so you can save the rest for another recipe, or just make a large batch of peppermint creams!
I think these would make the perfect edible gift this Christmas and I plan on wrapping them up and giving them to loved ones! And who doesn’t love an edible homemade gift? They are always that bit more special.
The other ingredients are icing sugar, peppermint extract, lemon juice and dark chocolate. You can pick up peppermint extract in most supermarkets, in the baking aisle.
I picked some up from Sainsbury’s and it’s a handy ingredient to have in the cupboard for all things peppermint flavoured! I’m going to put some in my hot chocolate next time! And maybe cookies too..
If you’re not from the UK you may be familiar with the name peppermint patties and not peppermint creams.
Essentially they are the same thing, we just like to call them different names to confuse things! My friend Eva told me they have something called York Peppermint Patties and after looking them up they aren’t vegan.
Another perfect reason to make this recipe! And they taste just like the non vegan ones!
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Vegan Peppermint Creams
These super simple vegan peppermint creams are the perfect sweet and minty after dinner treat! They only require 5 ingredients and are so easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp aquafaba (chickpea water)
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 400g icing sugar
- 100g good quality dark chocolate
Instructions
Place the aquafaba in a large bowl and whisk with an electric mixer until white and fluffy and soft peaks form. This may take between 5-10 minutes.
Add the peppermint extract and juice from 1/2 a lemon and mix.
Next sift in the icing sugar and mix until a firm ball forms, you may want to use your hands. Taste and if you like it more minty, add a bit more peppermint extract.
Transfer to a chopping board lightly coated with some icing sugar and place some cling film on top of the ball. Then using a rolling pin, roll until it is about 1/4 inch thick.
Use a 5cm pastry cutter to make circular shapes. Repeat until all the mixture is used, it will make about 15-18 peppermint creams.
Place on a lined tray and place in the fridge for an hour.
Melt the dark chocolate over a bain-marie and dip the peppermint creams into the chocolate or spoon over the top.
Place back into the fridge until set and then place into an air tight container.
Notes
You can find peppermint extract in the baking aisle of the supermarket. I used 'American Peppermint Extract' from Sainsbury's.
Catherine
Thursday 15th of June 2023
I made these and they are awesome. One after dinner is all i need to fill the treat gap. Im going to try without the lemon as the taste of lemon shone through, might be my big lemons here in nz gave too much juice? I placed the dipped pieces on a mesh cake rack and regretted it when it came to lift them off, the chocolate stayed on the rack. So out came the hairdryer and i turned the rack over and gently warmed each piece to remove it. Twas a messy job but worth it to have the cream encassed in chocolate. Thanks for this recipe. Others i have read use coconut oil but i am allergic. So aquafaba is good for me.
Lolly
Friday 26th of February 2021
Hi can these be made without the lemon juice as my friend is allergic to citrus fruits? Thanks
Tamsin
Monday 1st of March 2021
Hi Lolly, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. It should be fine without the lemon, but it will help them last longer. Add a splash of water if the mixture is too stiff. Thanks, Tamsin xo
Lorraine Parton
Friday 18th of December 2020
Hi, made these and are delish! Can they be made the same way but with say, orange, strawberry essence with added food colouring?
Thanks
Tamsin
Friday 18th of December 2020
Hi Lorraine, so glad you liked them. Yes it shouldn't be a problem adding in flavours or colour! If the mix seems a little wetter just add a bit more icing sugar! Thanks, Tamsin xo
Katie Smith
Saturday 12th of December 2020
How long do these keep for? Many thanks katie
Tamsin
Monday 14th of December 2020
Hi Katie, to be honest I've never had them last more than a few days but I would say they would last a week in an air tight container. They might be better in the fridge too if you're kitchen is usually warm! Thanks, Tamsin xo
Christine Yates
Tuesday 18th of December 2018
I loved making these. They were quite easy. My only problem was I had a hard time making the chocolate as neat as pictured. But since it was my first time I will cut my self some slack. Lol...
Thanks for your delicious recipes and beautiful website.