Description
Smooth, velvety, and richly flavored with milk chocolate and notes of peppermint, this peppermint hot chocolate recipe combines wholesome ingredients to make the perfect drink for the holiday season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp pure peppermint extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat the mixture for 3-4 minutes. Be careful to never allow the milk to boil! You want to heat it just enough so it’s under scalding.
- After the milk and cream mixture is nice and hot, add in the milk chocolate chips, cocoa powder, maple syrup, cornstarch, vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
- Using a whisk, stir continually to begin to combine the mixture together. At first the mixture will be grainy, but as the chocolate begins to incorporate into the hot milk, the color will deepen and everything will come together. For best results, heat for around 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
- Pour the delicious hot chocolate between two mugs and garnish however you like.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- If you are looking for a dairy-free option, I would suggest using full-fat coconut milk in place of the milk and cream. You could also use oat milk or almond milk, but the hot chocolate will not be as creamy. Be sure to also use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Variations: Use whatever combination of chocolate you prefer. A mixture of milk and dark chocolate would be delicious, or even white chocolate!
- Don’t skip the cornstarch! It may seem like an odd or unnecessary addition, but it really helps make the hot chocolate luscious and creamy.
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
