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Peppermint Eggnog Hot Chocolate

Recipe for Peppermint Eggnog Hot Chocolate! A ganache hot chocolate base is flavored with eggnog and peppermint for quite the festive drink.
Course Drinks
Cuisine N/A
Keyword beverage, chocolate, drink, eggnog, ganache, hot chocolate, peppermint
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
  • 4 ounces (113 grams) semisweet or milk chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
  • 1 cup (240 milliliters) eggnog
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

For serving:

  • Whipped cream
  • Candy canes
  • Marshmallows
  • Freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate.
  • Allow to sit for a minute, then whisk together until blended and smooth. Transfer the ganache to a bowl.
  • Clean the saucepan, add the milk and eggnog, then place over medium heat. Once the liquid is heated and bubbles form around the edges, add the ganache and whisk until smooth and heated through.
  • Remove from heat, then stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
  • Serve immediately in a large mug topped with whipped cream, candy canes, a sprinkling of nutmeg, and/or marshmallows.