Peppermint Hot Chocolate

By á-170456

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

Step 1

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.

This recipe yields about 4 servings.