Description
A cozy and festive Peppermint White Hot Chocolate recipe that combines creamy white chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors, perfect for warming up during the holiday season. Made with milk and white chocolate chips infused with crushed peppermint candy cane, then topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint garnish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 peppermint candy cane
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Candy Cane: In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and peppermint candy cane over low heat, stirring constantly. Continue heating until the candy cane is completely melted into the milk, infusing it with peppermint flavor.
- Add White Chocolate: Add the white chocolate chips to the saucepan and keep stirring until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Flavor and Serve: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the peppermint extract to enhance the peppermint taste. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and garnish with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy before serving.
Notes
- You can use any type of milk depending on your preference—dairy, almond, oat, or soy milk work great.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to taste, starting with less if you prefer a milder peppermint flavor.
- For a richer drink, use whole milk or add a splash of heavy cream.
- Crushed peppermint candy can be replaced with peppermint sprinkles or candy cane pieces for garnish.
- Be sure to stir constantly when heating to prevent the milk and chocolate from scorching.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
