Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps
Indulge in the ultimate winter warmer with this rich and creamy Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps—a decadent blend of velvety whole milk, luscious heavy cream, and melted semisweet chocolate chips, elevated with a dash of peppermint schnapps for a festive twist. This cozy holiday drink is perfectly balanced with a touch of vanilla and a sprinkle of cocoa, creating layers of flavor in every sip. Garnished with a cloud of whipped cream and a sprinkling of crushed candy canes, it’s as stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for two, this peppermint hot chocolate is an irresistible treat to brighten chilly evenings or to add cheer to your holiday celebrations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ounces peppermint schnapps
- for topping whipped cream
- for garnish crushed candy canes
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is warm but not boiling, stirring frequently to prevent scalding.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the semisweet chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar to the pan. Whisk continuously until the chocolate chips are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract and continue to heat for another 1-2 minutes, ensuring everything is well combined.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the peppermint schnapps.
Divide the hot chocolate evenly between two mugs.
Top each mug with a swirl of whipped cream and garnish with crushed candy canes for a festive touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
723 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.1 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.6 g | 133% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 127 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 316 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 502 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
