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A rustic presentation of Alpine mint hot chocolate, elegantly arranged on a wooden table. The rich, velvety hot chocolate is served in ceramic mugs, topped with fluffy whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a sprinkle of crushed peppermint. A cinnamon stick and a fresh mint sprig garnish each mug for extra flavor. Scattered around are whole peppermint candies, dark chocolate chunks, and a small dish of extra whipped cream. Soft natural lighting enhances the cozy and inviting feel, with gentle shadows and a hint of rustic winter charm in the background.

Alpine Mint Hot Chocolate

Portions:10
Total time 15 minuten
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Ingrediënten

  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa
  • ¾ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 6 cups milk
  • 3 cups white vanilla baking chips about 18 oz

Instructies

  • In chilled small bowl, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar, cocoa and ¼ teaspoon of the peppermint extract with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk just to simmering over medium-low heat (do not boil).
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Add baking chips; stir constantly with whisk until melted and smooth.
  • Stir in remaining ½ teaspoon peppermint extract.
  • Pour hot chocolate into cups or mugs.
  • Top each serving with cocoa-mint whipped cream.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Festive Touch

Add a bit of elfish fun—garnish each steaming mug of hot chocolate with a candy cane for stirring, or sprinkle with crushed hard peppermint candies.

Festive Touch

To make a delicious adult drink, substitute ⅓ cup peppermint schnapps for the ½ teaspoon peppermint extract in the hot chocolate.
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Recipe Category Chocolate / Hot drinks
Holliday: Christmas
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