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Every holiday party needs a great drink. Early in the evening, I usually gravitate towards something bubbly and festive. But as the evening progresses, I like to serve something more dessert-like. This peppermint and chocolate coffee cooler hits all the right notes: the right amount of chocolate, cool peppermint ice cream and, if you please, coffee liqueur.
This can be make one day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Honestly, I don’t think I need to say any more. You’re going to love these!
Watch how to make this coffee cooler:
Peppermint Chocolate Coffee Cooler
Imagine the perfect holiday drink that combines coffee and chocolate and throws in a bit of peppermint! Well, this super smooth drink/dessert has all those things!
Ingredients
For the chocolate sauce
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the coffee cooler
- 1 ½ tbsp instant coffee granules
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 recipe prepared chocolate sauce (see above)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¾ cup coffee liqueur optional
- 1 qt peppermint ice cream
Instructions
For the chocolate sauce
- In a large measuring glass, mix together the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, salt, and water.½ cup granulated sugar, 3 tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder, 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch, ½ tsp kosher salt, ½ cup water
- Cook in the microwave for 2 minutes. Stir and cook another 2 minutes. Stir once again. If the mixture is thick and viscous, the sauce is ready. If it is runny, cook an additional minute.
- Add the butter and vanilla extract and stir until smooth. Set aside.2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the coffee cooler
- In a large bowl, combine the instant coffee and milk. Stir to dissolve the coffee granules.1 ½ tbsp instant coffee granules, 3 cups whole milk
- Stir in the chocolate sauce and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 recipe prepared chocolate sauce (see above)
- Add the liqueur, if using.¾ cup coffee liqueur
- To serve, place several small scoops of peppermint ice cream in glasses (like flutes) and top with coffee cooler.1 qt peppermint ice cream
Nutrition
Serving: 6ozCalories: 291kcal
Amazing!! And definitely making for Christmas get together’s! 🙂