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Candy Cane White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha

This rich and warming White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha gets its peppermint flavor from crushed candy canes. No peppermint extract needed.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 399 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Large candy cane
  • 1 cup milk any percentage
  • ⅓ cup strong coffee or espresso
  • 3 tablespoons (1.5oz) chopped white chocolate (high-quality chips are fine*)
  • 1 teaspoon (4g) granulated sugar or to taste
Optional Toppings
  • Whipped Cream
  • crushed candy cane for sprinkling

Instructions

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  1. Place candy cane in a plastic bag and use the bottom of a cup, rolling pin, or meat mallet to crush it into small pieces.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine milk and crushed candy cane. Heat milk, whisking occasionally until milk begins to steam.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in chocolate, and continue to stir until chocolate is completely melted and candy cane pieces dissolved. 
  4. Add coffee or espresso to a 12-ounce mug.  Whisk the milk and chocolate mixture vigorously (or use a milk frother to whisk) until frothy. Pour over coffee. Add sugar to taste.
  5. Top with whipped cream and more crushed candy cane if desired and enjoy!

Notes

  • *Be sure to use high-quality white chocolate that you enjoy the taste of. I find that cheap chips that I'm happy to eat in cookies are not ideal for flavoring white-chocolate drinks.
  • Approximate nutritional information does not include optional whipped cream and was calculated using 2% milk.

Nutrition Information

Calories 399kcal (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 399

% Daily Value*

Calories 399kcal 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.