Description
Indulge in a festive treat with this Peppermint White Hot Chocolate recipe. Creamy, rich, and infused with refreshing peppermint, this warm beverage is perfect for cozy winter evenings or holiday gatherings. Made with melted white chocolate and a hint of crushed peppermint candy cane, it’s topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint for an extra delightful touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Base
- 4 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
Main Flavoring
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 peppermint candy cane
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Candy Cane: In a medium saucepan, heat 4 cups of milk along with 1 peppermint candy cane over low heat. Stir constantly to ensure the candy cane melts completely into the milk, infusing it with peppermint flavor.
- Add White Chocolate: Once the candy cane has fully melted, add ½ cup of white chocolate chips to the saucepan. Continue stirring gently until the white chocolate chips melt completely and the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Flavor and Serve: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract to boost the peppermint flavor. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and garnish each serving with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a richer, creamier hot chocolate, or substitute with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- For an extra chocolaty flavor, you may add a splash of white chocolate liqueur or vanilla extract.
- Be sure to stir constantly when melting the chocolate and candy cane to avoid scorching the milk.
- Crushed peppermint candies can be used fresh or saved from leftover candy canes.
- This recipe serves 4 and can be easily doubled for larger groups.
