Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

  • 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 ounces bittersweet (preferably 60% cocoa) chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 4 small candy canes (for garnish)
  1. Beat 1/2 cup cream and 1 teaspoon sugar in bowl until soft peaks form. Cover; chill. Whisk 1/2 cup cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and milk in medium saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to boil. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; whisk until smooth. Whisk in extract. Divide chocolate among mugs. Top with cream and garnish with candy canes.