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Christmas Elf Hot Chocolate

A rich and creamy holiday beverage blending dark and white chocolates with a refreshing hint of peppermint, topped with festive whipped cream and sprinkles.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hot Chocolate Base
  • 2 cups milk whole or 2%
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips semi-sweet
  • 0.5 cup white chocolate chips high quality
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp peppermint extract
Toppings
  • 1 cup whipped cream for garnish
  • 2 tbsp holiday sprinkles red and green

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Mugs

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine milk and heavy cream. Heat until warm but not boiling.
  2. Whisk in the cocoa powder vigorously until no lumps remain.
  3. Add the dark chocolate chips and white chocolate chips. Reduce heat to low and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
  5. Pour into mugs and top generously with whipped cream and holiday sprinkles. Serve immediately.

Notes

Be careful not to boil the milk mixture rapidly, as it can cause the chocolate to seize or the milk to curdle. Gentle heat is key.