Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps
Indulge in the ultimate winter warmer with this rich and creamy Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps—a decadent blend of velvety whole milk, luscious heavy cream, and melted semisweet chocolate chips, elevated with a dash of peppermint schnapps for a festive twist. This cozy holiday drink is perfectly balanced with a touch of vanilla and a sprinkle of cocoa, creating layers of flavor in every sip. Garnished with a cloud of whipped cream and a sprinkling of crushed candy canes, it’s as stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for two, this peppermint hot chocolate is an irresistible treat to brighten chilly evenings or to add cheer to your holiday celebrations.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ounces peppermint schnapps
- 0 for topping whipped cream
- 0 for garnish crushed candy canes
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is warm but not boiling, stirring frequently to prevent scalding.
Step 2
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the semisweet chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar to the pan. Whisk continuously until the chocolate chips are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Step 3
Stir in the vanilla extract and continue to heat for another 1-2 minutes, ensuring everything is well combined.
Step 4
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the peppermint schnapps.
Step 5
Divide the hot chocolate evenly between two mugs.
Step 6
Top each mug with a swirl of whipped cream and garnish with crushed candy canes for a festive touch.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (842.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1618.9 |
| Total Fat 90.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 55.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g | |
| Cholesterol 183.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 228.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 162.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 148.2g | |
| Protein 26.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 217.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 696.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1305.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories