Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
Be warned: once you make this peppermint white hot chocolate, the regular stuff just won’t taste the same. A combination of white chocolate and peppermint make this the perfect, cozy Christmas-time drink!
Servings: 11 servings
Ingredients
- 20 oz white chocolate bars
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ½ tsp vanilla powder (optional, but intensifies flavor)
- 8 standard candy canes crushed
- 1 qt half & half
- 1 qt whole milk
Instructions
- Break the chocolate into small pieces and place in a heatproof bowl. Heat in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between until melted and smooth.20 oz white chocolate bars
- Add the peppermint extract and the vanilla powder and stir to incorporate.1 tsp peppermint extract, ½ tsp vanilla powder (optional, but intensifies flavor)
- Pour into a half sheet pan and spread to an even layer. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy and cool until solid, about 6 hours.8 standard candy canes
- Serve: Combine the half & half and milk and heat to 160°F. Break the peppermint bark into pieces, making sure they fit into the glasses. Serve the warm milk in cups and allow guests to add peppermint bark to taste.1 qt half & half, 1 qt whole milk
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 381kcal