Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • pinch of salt
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate (finely chopped, or chocolate chips)
  • ½-1 tsp peppermint extract (to taste)
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 TBSP unsweetened cocoa powder

Instruction

  • To make the peppermint hot chocolate, combine the cream, milk, and salt in a medium saucepan, and place it over medium heat. Heat up the milk, stirring occasionally, and scraping the bottom of the pan with a rubber spatula so the milk doesn't scorch. Bring it to a simmer so that bubbles appear along the sides of the pan.
  • Once simmering, remove the pan from the heat and add the chopped chocolate. Whisk everything together until the chocolate has melted and the drink is creamy and smooth. Add ½ tsp peppermint extract, whisk, and taste it. Add more mint extract, if desired, to get your perfect flavor. (Different brands have different strengths, and it’s always recommended to start with a small amount and work your way up!)
  • To make the cocoa whipped cream, combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and whip on medium-high speed until medium peaks form.
  • Serve the hot chocolate warm, with a big dollop of cocoa whipped cream on top. The peppermint hot chocolate can be made ahead of time and kept in a container in the refrigerator until you're ready to enjoy it. It can be reheated on either the stove or in the microwave.