My keto peppermint patties have a creamy minty filling and a crisp chocolate coating. You only need 5 ingredients to make this easy sugar free treat!
I am always on a mission to re-create sugar free versions of my favourite sweet treats. And these sugar free peppermint patties are for all of you who miss York peppermint patties or, in fact, After Eights.
Yorks and After Eights are based on the same idea: A creamy mint filling encased in chocolate. The main difference is that the former is round and the latter square and thin.
To keep the recipe simple, I went for a round peppermint patty shape - but you'll find instructions how to make sugar free after eights in the post, too.
I had to hide these from my husband because they are so delicious!
Also check out my keto snickers and these keto twix bars.
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What's To Love About This Recipe
Refreshing and satisfying. This is a wonderful after-dinner treat. The combination of chocolate, creaminess and a refreshing mint taste is rather irresistible. I love that the peppermint filling has just the right amount of sweetness - it's not sickly sweet like the original.
Also, nobody can complain about the cooling aftertaste of erythritol because anything peppermint is SUPPOSED to taste cooling!
Easy recipe. This is a no bake treat and you only need 5 ingredients in total. I was a lot of fun to put it together - I am sure you'll enjoy it, too.
Great edible gift. Keto peppermint patties are so pretty! During the Christmas season, they make a lovely edible gift. You can decorate them with sugar free candy in festive colours.
100% keto friendly. One patty contains only 1g of net carbs.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you'll need:
- Butter - Unsalted and very soft. I recommend to take the butter out of the fridge the night before.
- Sweetener - Must be powdered. I used an erythritol monk fruit blend.
- Peppermint Extract - I bought peppermint oil via Amazon. It's going to last me years, but the taste is beautiful.
- Mascarpone - This is an Italian soft cheese. It is higher in fat than regular cream cheese. Take it out of the fridge at least 1 hour before using.
- Chocolate - I used Lindt 90% chocolate, which is very low in sugar. Alternatively, use sugar free chocolate of your choice.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Instructions
It is simple to make keto peppermint patties. Here are the basic steps.
Scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed method with timings and nutrition information.
STEP 1
Put the butter and powdered sweetener into a small bowl.
STEP 2
Mix with a fork until smooth.
STEP 3
Add the room temperature mascarpone and peppermint oil. Continue blending with the fork until well-combined.
STEP 4
Line a tray with parchment paper. Portion the peppermint filling with a measuring tablespoon. Roll the mixture into balls and press into a disc shape. Freeze until set.
STEP 5
Melt chocolate in a small bowl. Using 2 forks, dip each patty into the melted chocolate. Rest on a tray lined with fresh parchment paper.
STEP 6
Optional: While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle crushed sugar free candy onto the tops.
Return to the freezer or place into the fridge until the chocolate has set fully.
Katrin's Top Tips
#1 Get the temperature right. It is absolutely essential that the butter is very soft and the mascarpone is at room temperature. This ensures that the filling mixture comes together easily and is nice and smooth.
#2 I recommend erythritol based sweeteners over any other sweetener in this recipe. I made a test with powdered Bocha Sweet and the mixture ended up too soft. With erythritol, the filling had the perfect texture and was easy to shape into patties.
Variations And Toppings
Keto After Eight Chocolates
To make sugar free After Eight chocolates, simply roll out the peppermint filling between two sheets of parchment paper and freeze until set, around 20 minutes. Don't freeze for too long or the filling may crack when you cut it.
Slice the filling into squares and proceed with the recipe!
Toppings
Peppermint patties taste and look beautiful without any toppings. However, here are keto friendly topping ideas:
- Sugar Free Sprinkles
- Crushed sugar free candy (choose green or red for a Christmas version)
- Freeze-dried raspberries
- Drizzle leftover melted chocolate over the tops
Recipe FAQs
To make dairy-free peppermint patties, swap the butter for coconut oil and use coconut cream instead of the mascarpone. I recommend to adjust the ingredient amounts and use ½ cup coconut oil and only 2-3 tablespoons of coconut cream. This way, you'll achieve a similar consistency that is easy to shape.
Of course! You can use any extract in the filling, for example as vanilla, orange, or almond. I have tested this in my sugar free Creme Eggs, where I used the same base filling mixture with vanilla extract (and food colouring).
Yes. The more sweetener you use, the firmer the filling will become. This does make it easier when shaping the patties. However, it also makes the patties sweeter.
Yes. If you want to use cream cheese instead of the mascarpone, I recommend that use ⅓ cup butter and ⅓ cup cream cheese.
Storage
Store keto peppermint patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
You can also freeze the patties for up to 3 months. My husband eats them straight from frozen, but most people may prefer to defrost them in the fridge so the filling can soften.
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Recipe
Keto Peppermint Patties
from Sugar Free LondonerNote: The servings slider only changes the first amount in each line and not any subsequent amounts. Please make your own calculations where necessary.
Ingredients
Filling
- ¼ cup butter 57g, must be very soft. Take out of the fridge the night before.
- ⅓ cup powdered sweetener 60g, I recommend erythritol-based sweeteners
- ½ cup mascarpone 120g, must be room temperature!
- ¾ teaspoon peppermint extract
Chocolate Shell
- 5.3 oz dark chocolate 150g, I used Lindt 90%, or use ¾ cup sugar free chocolate chips
- optional sugar free candy crushed, to decorate. I used Ricola Cranberry Flavour
Instructions
Filling
- Put the very soft butter and powdered sweetener into a small mixing bowl. Blend with a fork until smooth.
- Add the room temperature mascarpone and peppermint extract. Continue mixing with the fork until a smooth dough forms.
- Portion the peppermint filling with a measuring tablespoon (12g each). Roll into a ball with your hands and flatten on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze for 30 minutes until firm.
Chocolate Shell
- Break the chocolate into squares (or use sugar free chocolate chips) and put in a small bowl. Melt in a water bath or in a microwave in 30 second intervals.
- Using 2 forks, dip the patties one by one in the melted chocolate, then place them onto parchment paper. Option to add sugar free sprinkles, freeze-dried raspberry powder or any other topping of your choice straight away, while the chocolate is still soft.
- Place the patties back in the freezer or into the fridge until set, around 10 minutes. Store in the refrigerator.
Donna
Thanks for making a filling without cream cheese. I will try to make these soon!
Katrin Nürnberger
Keep me posted and let me know how you like them 🙂
Barb
Simple, uncomplicated and a personal favourite. This is a winner in my books