Hot Chocolate With Frozen Peppermint Whipped Cream

Name: Hot Chocolate With Frozen Peppermint Whipped Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE HOT COCOA:; 1 can (14 Oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk; 1/2 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1 cup Whole Milk; 6 cups Water; FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM:; 2 cups Heavy Cream; 1/3 cups Granulated Sugar; 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract (optional)

Servings: persons

1
For the frozen whipped cream: In a medium sized bowl, beat together the cream, sugar and extract (if using) until stiff peaks form. This takes several minutes. Pour whipped cream onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Spread evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze 4 hours or overnight.
2
For the hot cocoa: Whisk together the condensed milk and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium heat. Slowly whisk in the vanilla, salt and whole milk. Heat until warm, but do not boil. Whisk in water and continue to heat over medium heat until desired temperature. DO NOT BOIL.
3
When ready to serve, use a small cookie cutter to cut the frozen whipped cream into your desired shapes. Pour cocoa into a mug with a couple of cream cutouts. Enjoy!
4
You can cut out all of the cream and freeze the cutouts for later use. Recipe adapted from Paula Deen.

605

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE HOT COCOA:, 1 can (14 Oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk, 1/2 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract, and more.

Yes, Hot Chocolate With Frozen Peppermint Whipped Cream falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!