Dark Chocolate Mint Leaves

• 8 fresh mint leaves
• 50g good quality dark chocolate

Method

1. Pick 8 (or more) nice looking fresh mint leaves. Wash and dry on kitchen roll.
2. Break the chocolate into a plastic container and put it in the microwave to melt for about a minute or two.
3. Just as it has melted, stir it with a spoon to ensure the chocolate is the same temperature throughout.
4. Line a tray with some baking parchment.
5. Check the chocolate isn't too hot then dip the mint leaves into the chocolate. Ensure both sides are fully coated and place on the tray.
6. Repeat with the remaining leaves 
7. Place the tray in the freezer once set you can move the leaves and put them in a sealed container. Leave in the freezer until required