Peppermint Hot Chocolate
This rich and creamy Peppermint Hot Chocolate is made with real chocolate and infused with refreshing peppermint flavor, perfect for cozy winter days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and cream. Heat until steaming, but not boiling.
- Whisk in the chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, and sugar. Continue whisking until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the peppermint extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar to your desired sweetness level.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- The peppermint flavor can be intensified or reduced by adjusting the extract quantity slightly.
- This recipe can be doubled or halved easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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