Chocolate After Dinner Mint Parfaits
Indulge in the luxurious layers of these Chocolate After Dinner Mint Parfaits, a show-stopping dessert perfect for entertaining or treating yourself. Silky melted semi-sweet chocolate pairs beautifully with light and fluffy mint-infused whipped cream, enhanced by a hint of peppermint extract and a pop of green food coloring for a festive touch. Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies add the perfect crunch, while dark chocolate shavings and fresh mint leaves elevate the presentation. Ready in just 30 minutes (plus chilling time), this no-bake recipe is a stress-free yet elegant way to end any meal. Ideal for fans of chocolate-mint desserts, these parfaits are both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 4 drops green food coloring
- 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings
- 6 leaves fresh mint leaves
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream. Stir constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the remaining 1 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
Add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and green food coloring to the whipped cream. Beat for an additional 30 seconds or until fully incorporated.
In 6 serving glasses or small jars, begin layering your parfaits. Start with a layer of the chocolate mixture, add a layer of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, and then a layer of the mint whipped cream.
Repeat the layers one more time or until the glasses are filled, finishing with a dollop of mint whipped cream on top.
Garnish each parfait with dark chocolate shavings and a fresh mint leaf.
Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3578 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 260.7 g | 334% | |
| Saturated Fat | 149.4 g | 747% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 480 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 703 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 296.2 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 212.1 g | ||
| Protein | 21.9 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 343 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
