Midnight Mint
Indulge in the velvety decadence of the Midnight Mint, a rich and creamy hot chocolate with a refreshing hint of peppermint. This easy-to-make recipe combines velvety milk, luscious heavy cream, and dark chocolate chips for a perfectly smooth base, sweetened just right with sugar. Infused with pure peppermint and vanilla extracts, it delivers an irresistibly cozy flavor that’s as refreshing as it is luxurious. Add an optional drop of green food coloring for a playful touch, and finish with a dollop of whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings for a café-worthy presentation. Ready in just 15 minutes, this festive treat is ideal for cozy winter nights or a sophisticated dessert drink.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 drops green food coloring (optional)
- to taste whipped cream
- to taste dark chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, dark chocolate chips, and sugar over low heat.
Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and food coloring (if using).
Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or mint flavor as desired.
Pour the mixture into two heat-resistant mugs.
Top each serving with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
Garnish with dark chocolate shavings or sprinkles for a sophisticated touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Midnight Mint while it’s warm and velvety!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1660 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.0 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.3 g | 366% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 267 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 177 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.3 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1055 mg | 22% | |
*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.
