Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
“My soothing white hot chocolate is a great warm-up after a wintry day spent sledding or ice skating. Or include it as a festive addition to brunch or an afternoon tea party.” —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
| Servings | Cook Time |
| 6servings (1-1/2 quarts) | 15minutes |
| Servings |
| 6servings (1-1/2 quarts) |
| Cook Time |
| 15minutes |
Ingredients
- 5-1/2 cups 2% milk
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 tsp crushed peppermint candies divided
- 12 oz white baking chocolate chopped
- 3/4 tsp peppermint extract
- miniature marshmallows optional
Portions: servings (1-1/2 quarts)
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Ingredients
Portions: servings (1-1/2 quarts)
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Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in 1 teaspoon crushed candy.
- Whisk chocolate into milk until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in extract. Pour into mugs; top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with remaining candy and, if desired, marshmallows. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
1 cup with about 1 tablespoon whipped cream and 1/2 teaspoon crushed candy: 519 calories, 32g fat (19g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 153mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 0 fibre), 11g protein.
