White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe
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White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by gently heating half-and-half with chopped white chocolate, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract over medium-low heat until the chocolate fully melts and the mixture is warmed through. This results in a smooth, rich hot chocolate base with a distinctive white chocolate and peppermint flavor. Separately, heavy whipping cream is beaten with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, creating a lightly sweetened whipped cream topping. The hot chocolate is served in mugs and topped with this fresh whipped cream and optionally sprinkled with chopped peppermint candies, adding both texture and intensified mint flavor.
This beverage is ideal for cold days, holiday gatherings, or any time a festive and comforting hot drink is desired. The combination of white chocolate’s sweetness and peppermint’s coolness makes it both indulgent and refreshing.
Ingredients
- 4 cups half and half
- 8 oz white chocolate chopped
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- peppermint candies chopped
Instructions
- Over medium low heat, combine half & half, white chocolate, peppermint extract and vanilla in a medium saucepan, stirring occasionally. Cook 15 minutes or until chocolate is melted and heated through.
- Beat whipping cream in a bowl at high speed until thickened. Add powdered sugar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Pour hot chocolate into mugs; top with whipped cream and peppermint candies, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 741 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 741kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 35g | 175% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 11% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 1310IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 386mg | 39% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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