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Few flavour pairings conjure up as much mystery, intrigue and downright deliciousness as chocolate and mint. One is rich, smooth and deep. The other is cool, fresh and bright. Together? It’s like a winter night wrapped in velvet. They’re total opposites, yet somehow perfectly and deliciously in flavour sync. So, join us as we celebrate all things choc-mint magic with our big list of great Aero® Peppermint and After Eight® recipes. Let’s go!
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Mint Aero® recipes
From brownies and cheesecake to shakes and traybakes, Aero® Peppermint makes every mint bake great!
1. Aero® Mint Crispies
Caramel, crispies, dark chocolate and melted Aero® Peppermint magic – our Aero® Mint Crispies hit every flavour and texture sweet spot! A mixture of simple stovetop cooking and fridge setting means this recipe is easy to make, no matter your skill level. So, grab some ingredients and whip up a mint baking batch today for afternoon tea, party platters or a thoughtful last-minute gift.
2. Mint Aero® Brownies
If you’re looking for the fudgiest mint baking bite-size flavour bombs, then look no further than our Mint Aero® Brownies. Layers of chewy chocolate brownie wrapped around pockets of cooling minty Aero® make every bite blissful. They’re also easy to make with no fancy equipment required. These brownies shine at birthdays and bake sales. You can also serve small squares as fancy after-dinner treats. Ooh la la!
3. Aero® Chocolate Cheesecake
There are centrepiece desserts, and then there’s our Aero® Chocolate Cheesecake! This stunner oozes main character energy and will have your guests wondering where you got time to attend mint baking school in Paris. What’s even more brilliant is that it’s a no-bake cheesecake, so you can make it a few days before any big event. Expect a buttery biscuit base, rich layers of cream cheese filling and pops of bubbly, minty Aero®.
4. Mint Aero® Rocky Road
For fun and flavour in every bite, all roads lead to our Mint Aero® Rocky Road. It’s a chunky and chewy combination of Aero® Peppermint blocks and bubbles and crunchy biscuit all coated in a cocoa powder-infused condensed milk, and it’s almost as much of a mouthful as this sentence! The good news is that it’s super simple to make, and you get to customise your creation with your favourite cupcake sprinkles.
5. Mint Aero® Traybake
What minty marbled madness is this? Well, it’s part arts and crafts, part minty chocolate deliciousness all wrapped up in a Mint Aero® Traybake. This easy no-bake treat features a chocolate mint, condensed milk biscuit base and an uber-cool swirly chocolate top. Milkybar® helps bring the marbled top to life with a few drops of green food colouring. It’s fun and tasty, and swirling the melted chocolate together to make the marbled pattern never gets old.
6. Aero® Milkshake
For a quick, easy and bubbly treat, bring out the blender and whip up an Aero® Milkshake. Simply toss in the ingredients, switch on, and in seconds, you’ll be sipping on a bubbly delight. We’ve added a few fresh mint leaves for extra oomph, and if you’re all about that aesthetic life, add the optional green food colouring. The result is a tall, creamy drink of minty green Aero® Peppermint magic.
7. Mint Aero® Cake
Take the fuss out of mint baking with our simple and satisfying Mint Aero® Cake. This soft, chocolatey sponge loaf is topped with waves of mint-infused green buttercream. A drizzle of dark chocolate adds an intense cocoa note, and the buttercream is topped with beautiful Aero® Peppermint Bubbles. It’s great for entertaining guests or celebrating special occasions, from birthday parties to anniversaries.
8. Aero® Bubbles White Chocolate Fudge
This super easy and super tasty Aero® Bubbles White Chocolate Fudge is the result of a delicious collab with Jane’s Patisserie! It features a creamy and chewy Milkybar® and Carnation® Condensed Milk base with an added kick from peppermint extract. The Aero® Peppermint Bubbles add the final flourish, and you just put the fudge in the fridge to set. For your efforts, you’ll be rewarded with creamy bites of white chocolatey minty fudge.
9. Aero® Chocolate Sundae
A chocolate sundae is a classic dessert, and our Aero® Chocolate Sundae recipe is next-level! A blend of chocolate ice cream, milk and chocolate sauce topped with cream, it’s crowned with Aero® Peppermint Bubbles. Just pure choc-mint flavour paired with nostalgic vibes.
After Eight® Recipes
The original after-dinner mint is as versatile as it is minty, and delicious.
1. After Eight® Cocktail
Make your cocktail party the talk of the town with our simple but oh-so-tasty After Eight® Cocktail, inspired by our classic mint chocolate. A luxurious blend of dark chocolate, Irish Cream Liqueur and Crème de Menthe, it’s cool, calming and garnished with fresh mint and After Eight®. Serve it as a welcome drink or a fitting end to a sophisticated evening of dining.
2. After Eight® Ice Cream
Take the classic cooling effect of After Eight® mint fondant to the next level with our easy no-churn After Eight® Ice Cream. It’s as easy as folding whipped cream into condensed milk, then adding chopped After Eight® and grated dark chocolate. Pop it into the freezer to set, and you’ve got a silky choc-mint homemade ice cream to impress your guests. Make it ahead of your next dinner party and take the stress out of dessert!
3. After Eight® Brownies
Rounding off our big list of mint baking delights are our delicious After Eight® Brownies. Dark, rich and with a mint fondant at the heart, dish up these brownies to your guests for tea, brunch, lunch or dessert. They’re great on their own or you can halve the brownies and serve them with a small scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. For bonus points, warm them first for a hot and cold flavour combination!
Conclusion
We could wax lyrical all day long about how good mint and chocolate are together, but the proof really is in the pudding. So, pick a recipe, grab some ingredients and see what all the choc-mint fuss is about this weekend!
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