Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of the holiday season with this delightful Peppermint White Hot Chocolate recipe. Creamy white chocolate infused with a hint of refreshing peppermint, topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies, makes for a warm and festive drink to enjoy by the fireside.
Ingredients
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For the Peppermint White Hot Chocolate:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
For Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and heavy cream. Heat until steaming but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed peppermint candies. Serve warm.
Reduce heat to low and add the white chocolate chips. Stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the peppermint extract.
Notes
- Adjust the peppermint extract to taste—start with a small amount and add more if desired.
- For an extra festive touch, dip the rims of your mugs in melted white chocolate and crushed peppermint before pouring.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
