Polar Twilight Christmas Cocoa
A delightful cup of warm cocoa blending creamy milk, rich white chocolate, and a hint of peppermint, perfect for festive winter nights.
- 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
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (or chopped white chocolate)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- A few drops of blue food coloring
- Whipped cream (tinted light blue)
- Edible shimmer dust or silver sprinkles
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, heavy cream, and white chocolate.
- Whisk until smooth and creamy, then stir in peppermint extract.
- Add a few drops of blue food coloring for a soft arctic tint.
- Pour into transparent cups or mugs to highlight the pale, wintry hue.
- Top with a swirl of light blue whipped cream.
- Finish with a sprinkle of shimmer dust or silver sprinkles for an icy twilight glow.
Notes
Serve warm with candy canes or peppermint sticks for stirring. Can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: holiday drink, cocoa, white chocolate, peppermint, festive beverage
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