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
Beat1/2cupcreamand1teaspoonsugar
inbowluntilsoftpeaksform.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 refrig-
erate whipped cream.
Bring milk to simmer in heavy large saucepan
over medium-high heat. Add white chocolate;
whisk until melted and smooth. Bring to sim-
mer, whisking constantly. Mix in peppermint
extract. Ladle into 4 mugs. Top with dollops
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
