Peppermint Hot Chocolate

cup with hot chocolate topped with whipped cream & candy canes.

This Peppermint Hot Chocolate is easy to make in 5 minutes with just 5 ingredients. It's velvety smooth and creamy with an intensely deep chocolate flavor infused with crushed peppermint candy - The ultimate comforting beverage on a chilly night!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword candy cane hot chocolate, peppermint hot chocolate

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 5

Total Time 4

Servings Servings

Calories 365kcal

Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

2 cups milk whole
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons sugar or to taste
½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips I like to use Ghiradelli
3 tablespoons finely crushed candy canes 3 to 4 candy canes
Whipped cream to serve (optional)

Instructions

Add milk, cocoa powder and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, whisking frequently until warm, but not boiling.
Add chocolate chips, crushed candy canes and whisk constantly until chocolate chips and candy canes have melted.
Tip: Easiest way to crush candy canes is to place the unwrapped candy canes into a plastic bag and lightly bang on them with a rolling pin, meat mallet or the back of heavy cast iron skillet.
Remove from heat and serve hot with whipped cream if desired.

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Notes

Best chocolate to use - Best ingredients make the best peppermint hot chocolate! I suggest using Ghiradelli, Guittard or Valrhona semi sweet chocolate chips (which contains 35-40% cocoa) for the most luxurious drink.

Bittersweet tends to make it darker and you might have to increase the quantity of sugar. Use milk chocolate for a sweeter and less chocolatey drink.

Cook over medium-low heat to avoid burning.

Crush candy canes very fine so they melt easily.

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