Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
Take one sip of this rich and creamy Peppermint White Hot Chocolate and you’ll be whisked away to a snowy mountain top. Well, maybe not, but you’ll be one step closer to white chocolate bliss!
Servings: 2
Calories: 551kcal
Ingredients
Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
- ⅔ cup white chocolate chips
- 3 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (or vanilla)
Optional Toppings
- whipped cream
- crushed candy canes
- miniature marshmallows
Instructions
- In a saucepan on the stovetop, add white chocolate chips and stir constantly over medium-low heat until it starts to melt. Make sure it doesn’t boil. You can also use a double boiler if preferred.
- Slowly pour in the milk and continue stirring over medium low heat. Once the chocolate has completely melted, stir in the heavy cream.
- Remove from heat and stir in the peppermint or vanilla extract. (Start with ½ teaspoon of extract and taste, then add the rest if needed.)
- Pour white chocolate cocoa into your favorite mug and enjoy with optional toppings like whipped cream, crushed candy canes and miniature marshmallows.
Notes
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- Take care not to burn the white chocolate when melting it in a saucepan. To prevent this, you can use a double boiler or a glass bowl over a saucepan filled with hot water. This method allows the heat from the steam of the water to melt the white chocolate without direct contact with the stove.
- Use whole milk and heavy cream for the thickest cocoa possible.
- Start with ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract and taste before adding the other half. Some folks prefer a smaller amount.
Nutrition
Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 780mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 609mg | Iron: 0.2mg