Creamy Mint Hot Chocolate Recipe Easy Winter Drink Idea
A rich, velvety hot chocolate blended with a refreshing hint of mint—perfect for cozy winter evenings or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (85g) dark chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Crushed candy canes (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups (480ml) of whole milk and ½ cup (120ml) of heavy cream. Heat over medium-low until warm but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Once the milk mixture is warm, whisk in ¼ cup (25g) of unsweetened cocoa powder and ¼ cup (50g) of granulated sugar. Stir until fully dissolved, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add ½ cup (85g) of dark chocolate chips to the saucepan. Stir continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract, ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a tiny pinch of salt. Taste and adjust sweetness or mint flavor by adding more sugar or peppermint extract if desired.
- Pour the hot chocolate into your favorite mugs.
- Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top for a festive finish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the creamy, minty bliss!
Notes
[‘Don’t let the milk boil to avoid curdling or scalding.’, ‘Use good-quality chocolate for richer flavor.’, ‘Adjust sweetness and mint flavor to taste.’, ‘Sift cocoa powder beforehand to avoid clumps.’, ‘Use a milk frother or immersion blender for a frothy texture.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
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