White Hot Chocolate with Candy Canes Adult or Kid Version
Indulge in the cozy, festive flavors of this White Hot Chocolate with Candy Canes, a creamy holiday favorite that's perfect for kids and adults alike! This decadent drink features velvety melted white chocolate blended with whole milk and heavy cream for rich, luxurious sips, while crushed candy canes add a delightful touch of peppermint magic. Customize it to your preference—keep it family-friendly for little ones or elevate it into an elegant treat with a splash of peppermint schnapps for the grown-ups. Topped with pillowy whipped cream and a candy cane garnish, this winter warmer is not only irresistibly delicious but also a picture-perfect addition to your holiday gatherings. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a quick and comforting way to celebrate the season! Keywords: white hot chocolate, candy cane recipe, holiday drinks, kid-friendly hot chocolate, adult hot chocolate, peppermint schnapps drinks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup White chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 3.5 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 2 pieces Candy canes (crushed, plus extra for garnish)
- 1 for topping Whipped cream
- 1 ounce per serving Peppermint schnapps (optional for adult version)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Stir occasionally to prevent scalding.
Once the milk mixture is warm (but not boiling), add the white chocolate chips and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.
Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and stir in the vanilla extract and crushed candy canes, allowing them to melt into the mixture for a festive minty flavor.
Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness as desired (add more crushed candy canes if needed).
For the adult version, pour the white hot chocolate into mugs and stir in 1 ounce of peppermint schnapps per serving, if using.
Top each mug with whipped cream and garnish with additional crushed candy cane or a whole candy cane for stirring.
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the festive indulgence!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.8 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.4 g | 432% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 273 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 520 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 221.5 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 216.8 g | ||
| Protein | 42.1 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.4 mcg | 47% | |
| Calcium | 1528 mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 1969 mg | 42% | |
*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.
