Description

These Peppermint Creams are a delightful homemade candy featuring a soft, fluffy peppermint-flavored center coated in rich dark chocolate. Perfect for festive occasions or as a refreshing treat, this easy no-bake recipe combines the coolness of peppermint with smooth chocolate, creating a classic and refreshing confection.

Ingredients

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Peppermint Creams

1 Egg White
325 g Icing Sugar (Powdered Sugar), plus extra for dusting
1–2 tsp Peppermint Extract
Green Food Colouring (optional)

Chocolate Coating

100 g Dark Chocolate

Instructions

Prepare Baking Sheets: Line a couple of baking sheets with greaseproof paper and set them aside to use later for shaping and setting the peppermint creams.
Whisk Egg White: In a large bowl, whisk the egg white until it becomes light and fluffy, but not stiff. This aerates the mixture, giving it a smooth texture.
Combine Ingredients: Sift the icing sugar into the fluffy egg white. Add the peppermint extract and green food colouring if using. Mix everything together until it forms a soft dough; you may need to use your hands to bring the dough together completely.
Shape Peppermint Creams: Take small amounts of the dough, about 1-2 teaspoons each, and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking trays and gently press each ball with a fork to flatten slightly. Repeat until all the dough is used, making around 20 peppermint creams depending on size.
Chill the Creams: Transfer the trays to the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the peppermint creams to firm up and set.
Melt Chocolate: Break the dark chocolate into pieces and melt it gradually either in short bursts in the microwave or over a bain-marie, stirring frequently to ensure smoothness.
Dip and Coat: Dip each peppermint cream halfway into the melted chocolate and place it back onto the lined trays. This chocolate coating adds richness and a contrasting texture to the refreshing peppermint center.
Set Chocolate: Return the trays to the fridge for a few hours to allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.

Notes

Ensure the egg white is whisked only until light and fluffy, not stiff, to maintain a tender texture.
Adjust peppermint extract quantity to taste, starting with 1 tsp and adding up to 2 tsp if desired for stronger flavor.
Green food colouring is optional but adds a classic festive appearance to these creams.
Use good-quality dark chocolate for a richer flavor and smoother finish on the coating.
Store peppermint creams in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Candy
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: British

Keywords: peppermint creams, peppermint candy, homemade candy, no bake sweets, chocolate coated peppermint, holiday treats, festive candy