Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
Perfect and elegant for Thanksgiving or Christmas, this smooth "hot chocolate" deviation has been a favorite of ours for years. After it has been prepared, it can easily be kept warm in a large slow cooker for guests, so it's perfect to take to Christmas parties, Thanksgiving potlucks, and the like!
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- Serves: 12 persons
Ingredients
- 6cups heavy cream
- 6cups whole milk
- 9ounces good-quality white chocolate, chopped
- ½teaspoon peppermint extract, or to taste
- ½cup whipped cream, or to taste
- ½cup crushed peppermint candy canes
- 12small peppermint candy canes
Instructions
Step 1
Bring cream and milk to a simmer in a large, heavy saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add white chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.Step 2
Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract.Step 3
Ladle hot chocolate into individual mugs and top with whipped cream and crushed candies. Garnish each mug with a small candy cane.