15-Minute Creamy Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bliss
A rich and creamy hot chocolate infused with peppermint for a refreshing twist.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Crushed peppermint candy (optional)
Instructions
- Heat milk and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until warm.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved.
- Stir in dark chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Add peppermint extract and mix well.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Use dairy-free milk for a vegan version.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg