5-Ingredient Keto Peppermint Patties

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These keto peppermint patties taste just like the classic York peppermint patties we all love from childhood. You’ll feel welcome to indulge in this healthier version guilt-free because it’s low-carb, dairy-free, and sugar-free.

If you’re a fan of York peppermint patties, you’ll love this homemade version! A creamy peppermint center enveloped in luscious dark chocolate satisfies every sweet tooth. This recipe contains zero white sugar, corn syrup, emulsifier, soy lecithin, natural flavor, or sugar, which is more than any York peppermint patty can claim.

York peppermint candies have a whopping 31 grams of sugar per patty. Can you believe this version has only 1 gram of net carb? Not to mention, we avoid all the other unnecessary additives and flavorings when we make keto York peppermint patties at home!

This healthy peppermint patty recipe is a good treat any time of year, but especially around the holidays. You can top them with fun sprinkles or crushed keto peppermint hard candies for the ultimate holiday treat. Wrap them up with a festive bow to make a lovely handmade holiday gift for family and friends. Or serve them at your next party! Either way, they will be loved by all.

How to Make Keto Peppermint Patties

You only need 5 simple ingredients and 20 minutes of active prep time to make homemade Yorks with a delicious creamy minty filling. The rest of the time the patties are chilling in the freezer. Add this recipe to your list of keto Christmas dinner recipes and serve as the best after-dinner mint ever!

Scroll to the bottom of this post for a printable recipe card with a full list of ingredients, measurements, and step-by-step instructions.

Ingredient Notes

For the filling:

• Coconut oil: Use refined coconut oil if you want a neutral taste, as unrefined coconut oil has a light coconut flavor that may come through in the recipe.
• Powdered sweetener: Don’t use granular sweetener, as the filling will be gritty. Powdered sweetener will give you the smoothest texture.
• Coconut cream: Helps create that rich, luscious, creamy filling. Coconut cream can be purchased on its own, or you can also collect the thick fat layer on top of canned coconut milk. Alternatively, you can use regular heavy cream if dairy is okay.
• Peppermint extract: This is the star of this recipe. Start with 1 teaspoon of the peppermint extract, but you can go up to 2 for a stronger flavor. Test first, though, as peppermint can be overpowering. 

For the chocolate shell:

• Cacao paste: Use unsweetened cacao paste or substitute it with baker’s chocolate for that deep dark chocolate flavor. You can also sub with sugar-free chocolate chips or a sugar-free chocolate bar.
• Coconut oil: This is an important ingredient to help create a smooth chocolate ganache for the patties. You could use unsalted butter instead of coconut oil.

Step-By-Step Instructions

This easy no-bake dessert is freezer-friendly and can be made ahead of time before serving. It starts with making the peppermint filling, freezing it, then coating it in a delicious dairy-free chocolate ganache.

It does have a few steps involved but once you get the hang of it, the process moves smoothly. Before you know it, you have a batch of healthy coconut peppermint patties ready to gift or enjoy for yourself.

1. Make the filling and shape them into little patties.
2. Pop them in the freezer until they are completely solid.
3. Dip the frozen patties in melted chocolate and freeze them again until they set.

Jessica’s Tips

• Peppermint extract varies in strength by brand. Start small, taste the filling, and adjust so it’s refreshing, not overpowering.
• Use an electric mixer instead of stirring by hand for ultra-smooth centers. It aerates the mixture slightly, creating a creamier, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
• Swap out the peppermint extract for orange extract for a more citrusy flavor, or enhance the mint flavor by adding some crushed sugar-free hard mints on top of the chocolate for a very festive holiday candy.

How to Store This Recipe

Store keto peppermint patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Keep them in a single layer or separate layers with parchment to prevent sticking. They taste even better after a day or two when the flavors settle and the filling fully firms up.

To freeze, place the patties on a baking sheet and freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to a month.

How to Serve Keto Peppermint Patties

Serve keto York peppermint patties chilled for the best texture and flavor. Enjoy them as a post-dinner treat, add them to a spread with other keto holiday deserts, crumble them into keto ice cream, or chop and fold them into a keto brownie or cheesecake batter for a mint-chocolate upgrade. I also enjoy this snack treat at home with my kids along with other favorites like keto copycat butterfinger bites and low-carb Snickers pie.

More Keto Desserts To Try

• Magic cookies
• Avocado chocolate pudding
• Pumpkin souffle
• Coconut macaroons
• Pumpkin muffins