Description
This cozy treat is perfect for chilly days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 oz 70% chocolate, chopped
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp sugar
- ⅛ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1–2 drops peppermint extract (optional)
- Extra chocolate, for shaving on top
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium-low until steaming, but avoid boiling.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the chopped chocolate until smooth. Stir in the cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla extract. Return to heat and whisk until the hot chocolate thickens to your desired consistency.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Add peppermint extract for a festive touch.
- Pour the hot chocolate into 2 small mugs or 1 large mug. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a generous sprinkle of shaved chocolate.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this cozy treat while scrolling through more of Tini’s TikTok creations!
Notes
- This hot chocolate is rich and indulgent!
- Feel free to add more peppermint extract for a stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg