Hot Chocolate with Peppermint
3 servings
20 minutes
Peppermint hot chocolate is a refined drink where creamy softness meets the refreshing coolness of mint. This recipe comes from European culinary traditions, where chocolate drinks were valued for their warming power and rich flavor. The addition of fresh mint here gives a special aroma and light coolness, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and freshness. Thick, rich dark chocolate dissolves in a milk base, filling the cup with velvety depth. Whipped cream and caramel mint make the presentation festive and sophisticated. This drink is perfect for cozy evenings by the fireplace or as a morning delight in cool weather. It not only warms but also offers a moment of pure pleasure, revealing shades of chocolate flavor in a new, fresh rendition.
1
Mix milk, cream, sugar, and mint leaves in a saucepan and place over medium heat. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Whole milk (3.2%): 1.5 glass
- Single cream 10% fat: 1.5 glass
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh mint: 70 g
2
Then strain the milk through a sieve to remove the curdled mint leaves. Add the chocolate, broken into pieces, to the milk mixture, return to medium heat, and heat while stirring until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Dark chocolate 55%: 170 g
3
Remove from heat and whisk well until frothy consistency.
4
Pour into cups, and if desired, top with whipped cream and crushed mint caramel.
- Whipped cream: to taste
- Red-and-white peppermint candy: to taste
