Description

A creamy and minty white hot chocolate recipe inspired by Starbucks, made with simple ingredients and topped with whipped cream for a festive treat.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup white chocolate, finely chopped or chips

1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

1/4 cup heavy cream

whipped cream, for topping

crushed peppermint candy or white chocolate shavings, optional

Instructions

1. Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming but not boiling.

2. Add the white chocolate gradually while whisking until fully melted and smooth.

3. Remove from heat and stir in the peppermint extract to taste.

4. Whisk vigorously or froth the mixture for 20 to 30 seconds to create a creamy foam.

5. Ladle into mugs and top with whipped cream and optional crushed peppermint or chocolate shavings.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: beverages
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mug

Keywords: peppermint white hot chocolate, starbucks copycat recipe, starbucks peppermint hot chocolate, hot chocolate recipe, holiday beverage, white hot chocolate, homemade hot chocolate