Peppermint Hot Chocolate

• 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream, Divided
• 2 Tablespoons Sugar Or Sweetener Of Choice, Plus 1 Teaspoon, Divided
• 2 cups Whole Milk
• 4 ounces, weight Bittersweet Chocolate Chips Or Chocolate Bar, Chopped
• 1/4 teaspoons Peppermint Flavor (or More To Taste)
• 1 whole Candy Cane, Crushed, For Garnish

1. 1. Place 1/2 cup cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, milk and chocolate in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the chocolate has completely melted and is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the peppermint flavor.
2. 2. In a small bowl, beat the remaining 1/2 cup chilled cream with the remaining 1 teaspoon sugar and a few drops of peppermint flavor (optional), until soft peaks form.
3. 3. Serve the hot chocolate with whipped cream and a sprinkling of crushed candy canes. Enjoy!
4. Adapted from Bon Appetit.

cream, sugar, milk, weight bittersweet chocolate chips, ubc

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/drinks/peppermint-hot-chocolate-4/ (may not work)