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Cozy Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Best Homemade Recipe

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This creamy white hot chocolate with cool peppermint is the ultimate cozy drink. Ready in under 15 minutes with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for holiday gatherings or quiet nights by the fire.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (950 ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, divided
  • 1 ½ cups (270 g) white chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) peppermint extract
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2–3 candy canes, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Pour 4 cups of whole milk and ½ cup of heavy cream into a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat until warm with tiny bubbles around the edges, about 4-5 minutes. Do not boil.
  2. Add 1 ½ cups of white chocolate chips to the warm milk mixture. Whisk gently but constantly until completely smooth and pale creamy color, about 3 minutes.
  3. Remove saucepan from heat. Add 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until fully incorporated. Taste and adjust if desired.
  4. Pour remaining ½ cup heavy cream into a chilled mixing bowl. Add 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract. Whip with a hand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Place 2-3 candy canes in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin into a mix of fine dust and small chunks.
  6. Optional: Warm mugs by pouring hot water into them, letting sit for a minute, then dumping out.
  7. Ladle hot chocolate into warmed mugs, filling about three-quarters full. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle crushed candy cane pieces on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t boil the milk to avoid scalding. Use good-quality white chocolate chips with cocoa butter as first ingredient. Peppermint extract is potent; start with 1 teaspoon and adjust to taste. For dairy-free, use oat milk and full-fat coconut cream. Leftover hot chocolate can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stove.

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