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White Chocolate and Peppermint Hot Chocolate
White Chocolate and Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 10 min
A delicious warm mug of this easy, jazzed-up hot chocolate is perfect for taking the chill off on a cold winter day.
Ingredients:
2/3 cup chilled whipping cream
8 hard red-and-white-striped peppermint candies, coarsely crushed (or candy canes)
3 1/2 cups milk (low fat is fine)
8 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), chopped
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
additional coarsely crushed peppermint candiesDirections:
1. Beat cream and 8 crushed candies in medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate whipped cream.
2. Bring milk to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add white chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth. Bring to simmer, whisking constantly. Mix in peppermint extract. Ladle into 4 mugs. Top with a layer of whipped cream. Sprinkle with additional crushed candies and serve.
Source: RecipeGirl.com (Adapted from Bon Appetit)
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Tracy — December 23, 2010 @ 7:42 AM
This looks tasty and very festive! Happy Holidays!
Sandra Griffin — December 24, 2010 @ 2:02 AM
Oh, this sounds wonderful! Definitely going to have to try this!
Alex — December 25, 2012 @ 11:55 AM
Looks great but taste is simular to sweetened condensed milk. Some of the kids didn’t like the mint either. Don’t think I’d make again.