Peppermint Hot Chocolate #1

By sandiB2010

Homemade peppermint hot chocolate is easy enough to prepare in just 15 minutes. Bittersweet chocolate melted into milk and heavy cream creates the rich, creamy base for minty flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 3 drops peppermint oil
• Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish
• Chocolate shavings, for garnish

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a saucepan, combine the cream, milk, sugar, and salt and heat over medium-low heat. When the cream mixture just begins to steam, add the chopped chocolate, and stir, until melted. Stir in the peppermint oil. Divide the hot chocolate among mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.