Peppermint hot chocolate

Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Peppermint hot chocolate
12 min.
6
413kcal

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If you're looking to warm up on a chilly day, nothing beats a rich and indulgent cup of peppermint hot chocolate. This delightful beverage, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, is gluten-free and ready in just 12 minutes, making it a fantastic choice for entertaining or simply enjoying a peaceful moment alone. With its velvety texture and decadent flavor, this hot chocolate is a treat for all ages!

Imagine the sound of chocolate chunks melting into creamy milk, releasing an irresistible aroma as you stir in luscious cream. Each sip is a delightful symphony of chocolate and a minty twist, perfectly complemented by the sweet crunch of candy canes. This recipe serves six, making it ideal for sharing with family or friends during festive get-togethers or movie nights. You can customize the sweetness to your liking—because who doesn't love a bit of extra sugar on a cold winter's evening?

Not just a drink, but an experience, this peppermint hot chocolate allows you and your loved ones to stir in the candied magic of peppermint while sipping away in bliss. So gather your ingredients, grab your favorite mugs, and get ready to indulge in a warm hug of flavor that will undoubtedly become a favorite in your winter repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 200 chocolate bar plain
  • 600 ml milk 
  • 150 ml double cream 
  • servings sugar to taste
  •  peppermint candies 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Put the chocolate in a pan with the milk. Gently heat, stirring until all the chocolate has melted. Continue heating until the milk is steaming, then remove from the heat and stir in the cream.
  2. Divide the hot chocolate between 6 mugs, add sugar to taste and hang a candy cane on the edge of each. Pass the mugs round and let everyone stir their hot chocolate with their candy cane letting as much of the sweet peppermint dissolve as they fancy.

Nutrition Facts

Calories413kcal
Protein6.43%
Fat57.54%
Carbs36.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.52
Glycemic Load
16.2
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.317826040413%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:413.17kcal
20.66%
Fat:26.63g
40.97%
Saturated Fat:15.87g
99.16%
Carbohydrates:37.51g
12.5%
Net Carbohydrates:33.88g
12.32%
Sugar:29.05g
32.27%
Cholesterol:41.79mg
13.93%
Sodium:52.77mg
2.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:26.67mg
8.89%
Protein:6.69g
13.39%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.71%
Copper:0.59mg
29.67%
Magnesium:90.14mg
22.53%
Iron:4mg
22.21%
Phosphorus:221.42mg
22.14%
Calcium:167.91mg
16.79%
Fiber:3.63g
14.53%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.82%
Potassium:417.16mg
11.92%
Vitamin B12:0.69µg
11.51%
Vitamin A:549.77IU
11%
Zinc:1.59mg
10.58%
Vitamin D:1.54µg
10.25%
Selenium:5.05µg
7.22%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.88%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.94%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.22%
Vitamin K:3.55µg
3.38%
Vitamin E:0.48mg
3.2%
Vitamin B3:0.48mg
2.38%