Post by chief_cook2 on Nov 17, 2002 23:11:00 GMT -6
You'll warm right up with this minty white chocolate drink.
Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min
Mint Cream Topping (below)
6 cups milk
3 cups white baking chips
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Candy canes or crushed hard peppermint candy, if desired
1. Make Mint Cream Topping.
2. Heat milk just to simmering over medium-low heat--do not
boil. Reduce heat to low. Add chips; stir constantly with
wire whisk until melted and smooth. Stir in peppermint exact.
3. Pour mixture into cups or mugs. Top with Mint Cream Topping.
Garnish with candy cane for stirring, or sprinkle with crushed
candies.
Mint Cream Topping
1 cup whipping (heavy) cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Beat all ingredients in chilled small bowl with electric mixer
on high speed until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate
until serving.
Makes 10 servings
Success Hint: Melt white baking chips carefully. They burn
easily, so be sure to cook over low heat, and stir constantly.
Variation: Use 1/3 cup peppermint schnapps for the 1/2 teaspoon
peppermint extract in the hot chocolate to make a delicious
adult drink.
Nutritional Info Per 1 Serving:
Calories 475 (Calories from Fat 260); Fat 29g (Saturated 18g);
Cholesterol 50mg; Sodium 135mg; Potassium 430mg;
Carbohydrate 45g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 9g
Diet Exchanges: 2 Fruit; 1 Milk; 6 Fat
Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min
Mint Cream Topping (below)
6 cups milk
3 cups white baking chips
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Candy canes or crushed hard peppermint candy, if desired
1. Make Mint Cream Topping.
2. Heat milk just to simmering over medium-low heat--do not
boil. Reduce heat to low. Add chips; stir constantly with
wire whisk until melted and smooth. Stir in peppermint exact.
3. Pour mixture into cups or mugs. Top with Mint Cream Topping.
Garnish with candy cane for stirring, or sprinkle with crushed
candies.
Mint Cream Topping
1 cup whipping (heavy) cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Beat all ingredients in chilled small bowl with electric mixer
on high speed until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate
until serving.
Makes 10 servings
Success Hint: Melt white baking chips carefully. They burn
easily, so be sure to cook over low heat, and stir constantly.
Variation: Use 1/3 cup peppermint schnapps for the 1/2 teaspoon
peppermint extract in the hot chocolate to make a delicious
adult drink.
Nutritional Info Per 1 Serving:
Calories 475 (Calories from Fat 260); Fat 29g (Saturated 18g);
Cholesterol 50mg; Sodium 135mg; Potassium 430mg;
Carbohydrate 45g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 9g
Diet Exchanges: 2 Fruit; 1 Milk; 6 Fat