Baileys Peppermint Hot Chocolate
A delightful drink that combines rich chocolate with cool peppermint and smooth Baileys Irish Cream, perfect for winter nights and holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or your preferred milk)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- 1 oz Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 oz peppermint schnapps
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream
- Crushed candy canes
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, and chocolate chips over medium heat. Stir constantly until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, stirring to combine.
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in Baileys Irish Cream and peppermint schnapps.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs.
- Top with a generous swirl of whipped cream. Sprinkle crushed candy canes and chocolate shavings on top for a festive finish.
Notes
This drink can be easily adjusted by adding more or less peppermint schnapps or Baileys according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, peppermint, Baileys, winter drinks, festive desserts
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