Description
Tini’s Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Whipped Cream is the ultimate indulgent drink for chilly evenings. Rich and creamy, this delightful hot chocolate combines velvety chocolate flavors with a refreshing peppermint twist, topped with fluffy whipped cream infused with peppermint essence. Perfect for cozy nights by the fire or festive holiday gatherings, this easy-to-make treat warms both body and soul, ensuring every sip feels like a hug in a mug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract (or to taste)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Heat the whole milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Whisk in unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
- Stir in dark chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream, peppermint extract, and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Serve hot chocolate in mugs topped generously with peppermint whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg