Decadent Peppermint Mocha Hot Cocoa

Name: Decadent Peppermint Mocha Hot Cocoa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 2 cups milk (whole or oat); 100 g dark chocolate, chopped; 1 shot espresso (optional); 1/2 TL peppermint extract; 1 EL sugar (to taste); Whipped cream and crushed candy canes for topping

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Embrace the holiday season with this Decadent Peppermint Mocha Hot Cocoa. This isn't your average powdered mix; we use real dark chocolate chunks melted into steaming milk, infused with a shot of strong espresso and a hint of peppermint extract. It's the perfect balance of sweet, bitter, and refreshing. Topped with a mountain of whipped cream and crushed candy canes, this drink is a hug in a mug. Perfect for Christmas Eve, winter mornings, or as a dessert replacement. It’s customizable with oat milk for a dairy-free version.

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A mug of hot cocoa with whipped cream and crushed peppermint

Prep Time5 min

Cook Time5 min

Servings2 servings

Equipment

SaucepanWhiskMugs

Ingredients

Instructions

1
Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming.
2
Whisk in the chopped chocolate and sugar until fully melted and smooth.
3
Stir in the espresso and peppermint extract.
4
Pour into mugs and top generously with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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