Gelatin Free Peppermint Cocoa Fruit & Nut Cups

These little chocolate cups are a genuinely exciting treat — cool peppermint, rich dark chocolate, and a juicy, nutty filling that hits every texture at once. Many chocolate confections and gummy-style candies rely on gelatin as a binder or setting agent, but this recipe skips it entirely, using a silicone mold and the natural setting power of tempered dark chocolate to create perfectly formed shells. The filling comes together with fresh strawberries, blueberries, walnuts, almonds, and a touch of maple syrup — no hidden additives, no animal-derived thickeners, just real ingredients doing all the work. A double hit of peppermint extract, once in the chocolate shell and once in the fruit-and-nut mixture, gives every bite a bright, cooling lift that makes these feel almost festive. The silicone mini muffin pan is the real hero here, letting the cups release cleanly without any fuss once the chocolate has fully set. Finished with optional flaky sea salt on top, they look impressively polished for something this straightforward to make at home. Keep a batch in the fridge and they're ready to grab whenever a chocolate craving strikes.

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