Christmas is the ideal excuse for going all-out on the indulgence when it comes to your favourite hot drinks. So pull on your jolliest jumper, mix up this warming ‘dessert’ drink and cosy up in front of your favourite festive film. Here’s our recipe for the ultimate Christmas hot chocolate, with a peppermint twist.

Serves: 2
Total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 120 ml of heavy cream
  • 360 ml of milk
  • 1 tsp of peppermint extract
  • 0.5 tsp of vanilla extract
  • 2 candy canes
  • 1 scoop of whippipng cream
  • 110 g of milk chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 50 g of dark chocolate, coarsely chopped

Method

  1. On a medium heat, mix together the milk and cream in a saucepan until they are hot and steaming, but not boiling.
  2. Remove the pan from the heat and add in the dark and milk chocolate. Let the mix stand for 1 min and then add in the vanilla and peppermint extract.
  3. Place the pan back over a low heat and melt in the chocolate, making sure not to let the mix boil, until the texture is smooth and silky.
  4. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs with whipped cream and a candy cane to garnish.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

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Chef Tip:
For this recipe, grown-ups could add a little creme de menthe instead of the peppermint extract.

Our top 5 reasons to make a hot chocolate (as if you need one)

Any time is a good time to enjoy the ultimate hot chocolate, but these festive excuses are ideal for a little treat...

  1. Watching Elf or another festive favourite film
  2. Losing yourself in a good book
  3. Hanging up your Christmas decorations
  4. Dressing your tree
  5. Writing your Christmas cards

Hot chocolate topping inspiration:

You could crush up some candy canes for your topping as pictured in our recipe, or here are some more tasty favourites to try:

  • Marshmallows
  • Milk chocolate curls
  • Flaked dark chocolate
  • Syrup
  • Crushed minty chocs

Christmas Nightcap Tip:
For ready-made hot chocolates, add some baileys or brandy for a 'choc-tail'

 

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