Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Peppermint Hot Chocolate
  • Author: Anonymous

Indulge in a cozy and festive treat with this delightful peppermint hot chocolate recipe. Rich and velvety, this drink is made by melting chunks of plain chocolate into warm milk and cream, creating a decadent base. Sweetened to taste and served with a classic twist by hanging a peppermint candy cane on the mug's edge, each sip brings a burst of minty freshness. Perfect for sharing on chilly evenings or as a sweet holiday treat, this peppermint hot chocolate is sure to warm both your hands and heart.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 200g bar plain chocolate , broken into chunks
  • 600ml milk
  • 150ml pot single or double cream
  • sugar , to taste
  • 6 peppermint candy canes, to serve

Instructions

  • Put the chocolate in a pan with the milk. Gently heat, stirring until all the chocolate has melted. Continue heating until the milk is steaming, then remove from the heat and stir in the cream.
  • Divide the hot chocolate between 6 mugs, add sugar to taste and hang a candy cane on the edge of each. Pass the mugs round and let everyone stir their hot chocolate with their candy cane – letting as much of the sweet peppermint dissolve as they fancy.

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Cook Time

10M

Prep Time

PT2M

Yield

Serves 6

Nutrition

  • Calories: 324 calories
  • Fat Content: 16 grams fat
  • Saturated Fat Content: 9 grams saturated fat
  • Carbohydrate Content: 42 grams carbohydrates
  • Sugar Content: 42 grams sugar
  • Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
  • Protein Content: 6 grams protein
  • Sodium Content: 0.14 milligram of sodium