Peppermint Schnapps Hot Chocolate
Peppermint schnapps hot chocolate is the perfect grown up hot cocoa.
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 721kcal
Ingredients
For the hot chocolate
- 4 cups whole or 2% milk // 1000ml
- 1/3 cup sugar // 66g
- 1/4 cup good quality cocoa powder I use Valrhona // 21g
- 3.5 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped (1 Lindt candy bar) // 100g
- 2 shots peppermint schnapps
For the whipped cream
- 1 cup heavy cream //237ml
- 3 tbsp. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Place mixing bowl, beaters (or whisk attachment) and heavy cream in freezer for 5 minutes before you begin.
- Make whipped cream: Combine heavy cream, vanilla and powdered sugar in cold mixing bowl and beat on medium high speed until stiff peaks form. Place whipped cream in fridge.
- Make hot chocolate: In a medium sauce pot, combine milk, sugar and cocoa powder over medium heat. Whisk until combined (the cocoa powder will take a minute to incorporate - don't worry!). Heat until steaming, but not simmering.
- Remove from heat and add peppermint schnapps and chopped chocolate. Whisk until chocolate has melted.
- Pour into mugs and top with homemade whipped cream. Garnish with crushed or whole candy canes, if desired.
Notes
- You may have a little whipped cream left over, depending on the amount everyone likes on their hot chocolate.
- This recipe generously serves 4, but you can stretch it to 5 or 6 people for a smaller serving.
- You can make the peppermint schnapps hot chocolate ahead of time and store in the fridge until you are ready to reheat and serve.
- To keep it warm, pour into a slow cooker (Crock-Pot) and turn on warm or low.
- You can double, triple or quadruple the recipe if needed for a large holiday party.
- As with anything, adjust amounts to suit your personal preferences.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 721kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 135mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 46g