Peppermint White Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Whipped Cream

Course Drinks

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 628 kcal

2/3 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
8 hard peppermint candies coarsely crushed {I put mine in a zip loc baggie and used a meat tenderizer to crush them.}
3 & 1/2 cups milk {I used 1%}
8 oz. Ghirardelli white chocolate chopped {Or other good quality white chocolate such as Lindt}
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
Additional peppermint candies coarsely crushed

Beat cream and 8 crushed peppermint candies in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form.
Cover and refrigerate.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring milk to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Add chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
Bring to a simmer again, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and add peppermint extract.
Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies.

Recipe from Epicurious

Nutrition Facts

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Whipped Cream

Amount Per Serving

Calories 628 Calories from Fat 306

% Daily Value*

Fat 34g52%

Saturated Fat 21g131%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 9g

Cholesterol 67mg22%

Sodium 142mg6%

Potassium 529mg15%

Carbohydrates 68g23%

Fiber 0.1g0%

Sugar 61g68%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 1005IU20%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 399mg40%

Iron 0.2mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.