When the weather gets chilly, few things warm you up quite like a cup of hot chocolate. But why settle for ordinary when you can take it up a notch? This Mint Hot Chocolate is the perfect combination of creamy white chocolate and refreshing mint, creating a delicious treat that feels both indulgent and festive.
The Secret to Perfect Mint Hot Chocolate
What sets this Mint Hot Chocolate apart from other versions is the luxurious combination of ingredients. Using both heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk ensures a velvety, rich texture, while the white chocolate chips add a sweet, creamy base. The real star, though, is the organic mint extract, which gives this drink a refreshing twist that’s perfect for winter.
While most mint hot chocolate recipes rely on dark or milk chocolate, this version uses white chocolate for an unexpected but delightful flavor. It’s creamy, it’s minty, and it’s absolutely delicious.
What to Serve with Mint Hot Chocolate
Pairing this Mint Hot Chocolate with the right treats can take your cozy night in to the next level. Here are some great options:
- Peppermint bark: The chocolate and mint combo is perfect with this sweet, crunchy treat.
- Spice cookies: The buttery flavor of gluten free spice cookies complements the richness of the hot chocolate.
- Gluten free brownies: If you want to indulge even further, serve this drink alongside a decadent brownie for a rich and satisfying dessert pairing.
Substitutions for a Dairy-Free Version
If you’re looking to make this drink dairy free, you can easily swap out the traditional ingredients for plant-based alternatives without sacrificing flavor. Here’s how:
- Milk: Replace regular milk with almond milk, coconut milk, or any plant-based milk of your choice.
- Heavy cream: Use full-fat coconut cream for a creamy, dairy-free substitute.
- Sweetened condensed milk: Opt for coconut condensed milk or another dairy-free condensed milk alternative.
- White chocolate chips: Make sure to find a dairy-free version of white chocolate chips.
With these substitutions, you’ll still enjoy the creamy, minty goodness of this drink if dairy isn’t your thing.
Fun Fact: The Origins of Mint and Chocolate
The combination of mint and chocolate dates back to the early 20th century when British confectioners began blending mint oils with chocolate to create refreshing after-dinner mints. Since then, the duo has been used in everything from candies and cakes to beverages like hot chocolate. This pairing brings out the best of both flavors: the richness of chocolate and the cool freshness of mint.
Mint Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 6 cups milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounce
- 1 package white chocolate chips 12-ounce
- 1 teaspoon organic mint extract
- optional green food coloring
Instructions
- Add milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate and mint extract into the bowl of a slow cooker or Instant Pot.
- Set the slow cooker to low and cook for two hours, stirring every 15-20 minutes to combine the ingredients and incorporate the chocolate chips as they melt.
- (optional) Once the chocolate chips are fully melted, add green food coloring and stir to combine. Continue adding drops of food coloring until the desired shade is reached.
- Serve warm
