Peppermint Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Whipped Cream
ShareDitch the package mix and make your own hot chocolate at home with this easy recipe for creamy peppermint hot chocolate and sweetened peppermint whipped cream! A perfect drink for Winter!
We’ve been soaking up the Christmas movies and holidays specials lately. I figure, watch them while it’s the right season because once January 1st hits, we shift gears. I’m not saying I put away decorations right away. On the contrary, it takes me a big before putting everything away. I think it’s more of a chore to take down and put away than to take out and put up, so I put that off when possible.
But movies and shows… January means Christmas is behind us and seasonal entertaining waits another eleven and months or so.
I’m a huge fan of newer movies like Elf and The Santa Clause movies, but my new love is Miracle on 24th Street. I never saw the original growing up, or if I did I don’t remember it and clearly wasn’t into it. But I love the 90s version. So many touching and sweet moments. I just love how Christmas movies make you want to believe, not just in Santa Claus but in the spirit of the holidays, giving, happiness etc etc.
Do you have a favorite Christmas movie?
For as long as I can remember I’ve been a fan of hot chocolate. Growing up we’d come in from shoveling the driveway or playing in the snow to have warm hot chocolate waiting for us. Creamy hot chocolate simmering away on the stove. A kids dream, especially completely covered with marshmallows! Marshmallows are pretty much a must.
I decided it was finally time to share a homemade version. A super easy, creamy and delicious hot chocolate that anyone can make! Just 5 simple ingredients and not a packet or powder mix in sight!
Ditch the package mix and make your own hot chocolate at home with this easy recipe for creamy peppermint hot chocolate and sweetened peppermint whipped cream! A perfect drink for Winter!
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 C heavy cream
- 1 1/2 C whole milk
- 1/4 C granulated sugar
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/4-1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Whipped cream:
- 1 C heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk and sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar. When mixture begins to steam, add chocolate. Gently whisk to melt chocolate. Stir in peppermint extract.
- If serving with whipped cream, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar and peppermint extract together in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spoon over hot chocolate.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and serve with optional mini candy canes.
Notes
This would be perfect right now!
It definitely would! :)
Oh Rachel, these are the most beautiful pictures! And I have to try this. Wish I was sipping it now. Looks so much better than my black coffee.
Thanks so much Sally! :)
i def don’t drink nearly enough hot chocolate. OMG. looks so good
You need to remedy that asap ;)
Gorgeous pics!!!!
Thanks Jenn!
this is the PERFECT get ready for Christmas movie marathon drink
Absolutely!! :)
Did you say peppermint whipped cream? Uh Uh! That can’t be right. That would be too good to be true! This looks and sound fabulous!
Thanks Tori! :)
Hi Rachel,
This sounds and looks so good, I can almost taste it! As far as Christmas movies go, my favorite is Elf. In fact, my husband and I got our daughter’s name from it, Jovie! Thanks for the great recipe and have a wonderful holiday season!
Elf will surely become a classic! Such a fun movie :)
This is my kind of hot chocolate! Love the peppermint whipped cream!
Thanks Jessica!
We are planning to spend the next weekend cozy at home, watching Christmas movies, munching on popcorn and sipping on hot chocolate. I love your peppermint version, especially the whipped cream! Can’t wait to make it!
Thanks so much Anna! Sounds like a fabulous plan!
hot chocolate is one of my all-time favorite things about winter, so I’m loving this peppermint version – yum!!
Thanks Angelyn!! :)
Yum! Peppermint hot chocolate is the best, I love adding in peppermint to my hot chocolate too. So much better than plain hot chocolate. Although I wouldn’t say no to a mug of that either! :)
It changes it just enough to make it amazing :)
Pinned! Hot chocolate just makes me happy. This one looks like a super winner.
Thanks Emily!
Now I want to cuddle up with a big mug of this and watch Miracle on 34th Street!
Thanks Deborah! Hot chocolate and Christmas movies are a perfect match!
This looks amazing! I think I need about a gallon of this :)
Thanks Amanda! :)
Yum! I wish I had a big mug full right now. Thanks for sharing the recipe – I think I will have to try this! Perfect for Christmas.
I hope you enjoy it! :)
I will definitely be making this peppermint hot chocolate for Christmas eve.. think it will go along perfectly with my family’s yearly tradition of supper rugged up in front of the fire place!
Enjoy!! :)
Wow.. I wish I had this right now! Looks so devine!
Thanks Claudia!
Could this be made in the crockpot for a crowd?
I imagine it could work well.