Peppermint Kahlua Hot Chocolate
By: Simmer + Sauce
Published: Thursday, December 28, 2017 - 10:27pm

Ingredients




2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
pinch of cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3-4 ounces Kahlua
whipped cream, for garnish
chocolate shaving (optional)
2 small candy canes, for garnish

Preparation

1 In a medium size saucepan add the milk, heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Place over medium-low heat and whisk gently. 2 When the mixture begins to steam and reaches a simmer, turn off the heat and add the chopped chocolate. Using a whisk, gently mix until the chocolate has completely melted. Remove from the heat. 3 Whisk in the kailua and the peppermint extract. 4 To serve, divide among two mugs, top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings and candy canes.

About

Peppermint Kahlua hot chocolate will change the way you feel about hot chocolate forever.