Peppermint Hot Chocolate
This super easy Peppermint Hot Chocolate is perfect for the Holiday season!It's the peppermint version of a hot cocoa mix, but make it homemade! topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies, it's made in only one step once you have all of your ingredients ready to use.
Servings: people
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate bar chopped
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whipped cream garnish
- 1/4 cup Crushed candy canes garnish
Instructions
- Place a large saucepan on your stove top and add the milk, heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder, bittersweet chocolate, vanilla extract, salt and peppermint oil.3 cups (709.8 ml) whole milk, 1 cup (236.6 ml) heavy whipping cream, 2/3 cup (133.3 g) granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (21.5 g) cocoa powder, 1 cup (175 g) semi-sweet chocolate bar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) peppermint extract, 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
- Turn heat to medium heat, and let the ingredients mix together. Sugar should be dissolved, chocolate should melt, and everything else should be evenly incorporated.Serve hot, top with whipped cream, sprinkle with candy cane pieces and add a couple of peppermint candy canes for garnish.1/2 cup (30 g) whipped cream, 1/4 cup (56.5 g) Crushed candy canes
Notes
Substitutions and Add-ins
There are a few different versions of this easy hot chocolate:- Dairy free version: Use Almond milk or coconut milk instead of the whole milk and unsweetened Coconut cream instead of the heavy cream
- Toppings: You can top with Mini marshmallows, white chocolate chips or any fun toppings of your choice, like Christmas sprinkles or even red and green m&m's
- Classic Hot chocolate version: Use chopped chocolate or shaved chocolate instead of crushed candy canes, and omit the half teaspoon of peppermint extract
