Starbucks Peppermint Hot Chocolate
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Starbucks Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Description
The Starbucks Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe begins by gently heating milk until steaming but not boiling. Cocoa powder is whisked into the milk to create a smooth chocolate base; instant coffee may be added optionally to deepen the chocolate flavor. Peppermint flavor and sugar are combined in after the cocoa to adjust sweetness depending on the intensity of the peppermint.
A pinch of salt can be included to enhance and balance flavors. The drink is poured into a mug and finished with optional toppings such as marshmallows, crushed peppermint candies, or chocolate shavings to add festive textures and additional flavors.
Substitutions include using heavy cream combined with water or milk for creamier texture, or swapping cocoa powder for dark chocolate bars. Variations like adding a shot of espresso create a Peppermint Mocha, or frothing the milk after heating transforms it into a Peppermint Latte. For adult versions, liquors such as Kahlua or Bailey’s can be added.
Ingredients
- 1½ Cups milk Substitute: ¾ Cup heavy cream and ¾ water or ¾ Cup whole milk and ¾ whipping cream for a creamier drink, whole
- 1½ Tablespoons cocoa powder You can use more if you want a more intense chocolate flavor Substitute: dark chocolate bar (chopped up) or chocolate fevres. Don't use chocolate chips, unsweetened, Dutched
- 1 teaspoon peppermint flavor Substitute: peppermint syrup
- 1½ Tablespoon white sugar Substitute: honey, maple syrup or peppermint simple syrup, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon instant coffee Optional, to enhance the cocoa powder. Not recommended if drinking at night, powder
- Pinch of salt Optional for those who like salted desserts. It enhances the flavor.
Optional Toppings
- marshmallows
- candy cane
- peppermints crushed up
- chocolate shavings
- cocoa powder dusting
Instructions
- Heat the milk gently over low or medium low fire till steaming but not boiling.
- Whilst the milk is heating up, whisk the cocoa powder in till no lumps remain. If using, stir in the coffee powder now.If substituting with solid chocolate, wait till the milk is steaming, switch off the fire, then stir in the chocolate till melted.
- Add the peppermint flavor then add the sugar. (Sweeten after adding the mint, as the amount of mint affects the amount of sweetener you will need!)
- If using, add a pinch of salt. Pour into a mug and garnish with the appropriate toppings.
Notes
- Add liquors like Kahlua or Bailey's to make a boozy Christmas drink.
- Substitute cocoa powder with white chocolate syrup for a lighter flavor variation.
- Make a Peppermint Mocha by adding a shot of espresso.
- Create a Peppermint Latte by frothing the milk after heating.
- Nutritional info is an estimate and may vary depending on ingredients used.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1person
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 687mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 593IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 461mg | 46% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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