Description
A rich, velvety hot chocolate made with real melted chocolate and topped with a light, minty whipped cream for a refreshing contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill.
- Combine chilled heavy cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract in the chilled bowl. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Pour milk into a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Reduce heat to low and whisk in the chopped chocolate until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Pour the cocoa into mugs and top with a large dollop of the peppermint whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American