Best White Chocolate And Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipes

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PEPPERMINT WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE



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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!

Provided by Feeding-6

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Hot Chocolate Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups heavy cream
6 cups whole milk
9 ounces good-quality white chocolate, chopped
½ teaspoon peppermint extract, or to taste
½ cup whipped cream, or to taste
½ cup crushed peppermint candy canes
12 small peppermint candy canes

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract.
  • Ladle hot chocolate into individual mugs and top with whipped cream and crushed candies. Garnish each mug with a small candy cane.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 181.5 mg, Fat 55.3 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 34.1 g, Sodium 121.9 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

PEPPERMINT WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE



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My soothing white hot chocolate is a great warm-up after a wintry day spent sledding or ice skating. Or include it as a festive addition to brunch or an afternoon tea party. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

5-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
4 teaspoons crushed peppermint candies, divided
12 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Miniature marshmallows, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in 1 teaspoon crushed candy., Whisk chocolate into milk until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in extract. Pour into mugs; top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with remaining candy and, if desired, marshmallows. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 32g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.

WHITE CHOCOLATE AND PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE



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Yield Makes 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup chilled whipping cream
8 hard red-and-white-striped peppermint candies, coarsely crushed
3 1/2 cups milk
8 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), chopped
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Additional coarsely crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

  • Beat cream and 8 crushed candies in medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate whipped cream.
  • Bring milk to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add white chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth. Bring to simmer, whisking constantly. Mix in peppermint extract. Ladle into 4 mugs. Top with dollops of whipped cream. Sprinkle with additional coarsely crushed candies and serve.

PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE



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More than a hint of cool mint makes this delicious sipper a special switch from traditional hot chocolate. Besides the rich beverage that's quick to fix, a dollop of whipped cream with crushed candy tops each mug lusciously. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3-1/2 cups 2% milk
8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
8 spearmint or peppermint candies, crushed
Additional crushed peppermint candies, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until steaming. Add chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in peppermint extract. , In a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in the crushed candies. Ladle hot chocolate into mugs; dollop with whipped cream. Sprinkle with additional candies if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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