White Hot Chocolate

By mszcookie

My family insists that I make this every year at Christmas time.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces milk chocolate, for garnish
• 12 ounces good-quality white chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 6 cups whole milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Peppermint sticks, for garnish
• Whipped cream, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

STEP 1
Using a vegetable peeler, shave milk chocolate into curls; set aside.
STEP 2
Place white chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl; set aside. Place milk and cream in a medium saucepan set over medium heat until bubbles begin to form around edges of pan, about 4 minutes. Immediately pour mixture over white chocolate. When chocolate begins to melt, stir to combine. Whisk in vanilla. Continue whisking until a light foam forms.
STEP 3
Serve immediately garnished with peppermint sticks, whipped cream, and chocolate curls.