Description
A cozy and festive peppermint white hot chocolate recipe that blends creamy white chocolate with a hint of refreshing peppermint. Perfect for winter evenings or holiday celebrations, this delightful drink is easy to make and customizable with your choice of milk and toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Crushed peppermint candies
- White chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Heat Milk and Chocolate: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, white chocolate chips, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir constantly until the white chocolate melts completely and the mixture becomes smooth and steaming but does not boil.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the hot chocolate and adjust the peppermint extract if desired to suit your preference, adding more gradually for a stronger peppermint flavor.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the beverage into mugs and top with optional whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, and white chocolate shavings for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use dairy-free white chocolate.
- Start with less peppermint extract if you are unsure of the flavor strength to avoid overpowering the drink.
- This hot chocolate mix can be packaged as a dry mix for a delightful holiday gift.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
