Blizzard White Christmas Cocoa
A delightful drink that combines sweet white chocolate, refreshing peppermint, and creamy milk for a cozy winter treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz white chocolate (chopped or chips)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (lightly toasted, for garnish)
- Crushed peppermint candies (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream over medium heat. Warm until steaming but not boiling, stirring occasionally to prevent scalding.
- Add the white chocolate to the warm milk mixture, stirring constantly until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and a pinch of salt. Adjust the peppermint extract to taste for desired minty flavor.
- Pour the white cocoa into mugs. Top with a generous swirl of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes and crushed peppermint candies, if desired.
Notes
This drink is perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy nights. Adjust flavors according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: hot cocoa, winter drink, white chocolate, peppermint, holiday beverage
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