Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

Perfect and elegant for Thanksgiving or Christmas, this smooth "hot chocolate" deviation has been a favorite of ours for years. After it has been prepared, it can easily be kept warm in a large slow cooker for guests, so it's perfect to take to Christmas parties, Thanksgiving potlucks, and the like!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 663 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 cups whole milk
• ½ cup whipped cream, or to taste
• 6 cups heavy cream
• 9 ounces good-quality white chocolate, chopped
• ½ teaspoon peppermint extract, or to taste
• ½ cup crushed peppermint candy canes
• 12 small peppermint candy canes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring cream and milk to a simmer in a large, heavy saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add white chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.

Step 2

Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract.

Step 3

Ladle hot chocolate into individual mugs and top with whipped cream and crushed candies. Garnish each mug with a small candy cane.