Peppermint
Hot Chocolate
There's nothing like a mug of hot chocolate
to warm away that winter chill. But why
not liven it up a bit? Lacing hot chocolate
with peppermint candies gives it an instant
holiday twist by adding something cool
into the mix. Or go even more exotic with
a Peppermint White Hot Chocolate. Either
way, the pairing of rich hot chocolate and a
wintry peppermint blast is sure to delight the
holiday palate.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream, divided
• 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups whole milk
• 4 ounces bittersweet (preferably 60% cocoa)
chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 4 small candy canes (for garnish)
PREPARATION
Beat 1/2 cup cream and 1 teaspoon sugar in bowl
until soft peaks form. Cover; chill.
Whisk 1/2 cup cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and milk
in medium saucepan over medium-high heat; bring
to boil. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; whisk until
smooth. Whisk in extract. Divide chocolate among
mugs. Top with cream and garnish with candy canes.
RECIPE BY Maria Helm Sinskey
~ Bon Appétit
Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
INGREDIENTS
• 2/3 cup chilled whipping cream
• 8 hard red-and-white-striped peppermint candies,
coarsely crushed
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 8 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as
Lindt or Baker's), chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• Additional coarsely crushed peppermint candies
PREPARATION
Beat cream and 8 crushed candies in medium bowl until
stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate whipped cream.
Bring milk to simmer in heavy large saucepan over me-
dium-high heat. Add white chocolate; whisk until melted
and smooth. Bring to simmer, whisking constantly. Mix
in peppermint extract. Ladle into 4 mugs. Top with dol-
lops of whipped cream. Sprinkle with additional coarsely
crushed candies and serve.
~ Epicurious
Or take the easy way out - no one will ever know.
Just add some peppermint sticks and whip cream.
Starbucks Peppermint
Hot Chocolate
$6.49 / 8 count
Stephen's Candycane
Hot Cocoa
$3.98 / 1 lb
Warm Up &
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