Description
Magical Christmas elf hot chocolate brings festive cheer with its whimsical blend of rich cocoa and playful seasonal spirit. Sweet marshmallow topping and peppermint twist invite winter warmth into your holiday celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk (whole or almond)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp white chocolate chips
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
Toppings and Garnish:
- 2 tbsp whipped cream
- 1 candy cane (crushed)
- 1 tbsp red and green sprinkles
- 1 marshmallow
Instructions
- Gather a medium saucepan and whisk together milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, white chocolate chips, and sugar over medium-low heat, stirring consistently to prevent scorching.
- Continue whisking the mixture until white chocolate chips and cocoa powder completely dissolve and the liquid becomes smooth and creamy, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and incorporate vanilla and peppermint extracts, stirring gently to blend the flavors evenly throughout the hot chocolate.
- Pour the rich, aromatic hot chocolate into a festive mug, ensuring an even distribution of the warm liquid.
- Crown the beverage with a generous dollop of whipped cream, creating a fluffy white peak that slightly overhangs the mug’s rim.
- Sprinkle crushed candy cane fragments across the whipped cream, allowing the peppermint pieces to add a delightful crunch and festive appearance.
- Scatter red and green sprinkles over the top, creating a playful holiday-themed decoration that enhances the Christmas elf aesthetic.
- Carefully place a single marshmallow on the side of the mug, completing the whimsical and indulgent hot chocolate presentation.
- Serve immediately while hot, allowing the recipient to enjoy the rich, creamy, and festively decorated Christmas Elf Hot Chocolate.
Notes
- Select full-fat milk and cream for a richer, more luxurious texture that enhances the hot chocolate’s decadence.
- Whisk ingredients continuously to prevent scorching and ensure a smooth, silky consistency without lumps.
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting sugar levels or using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for dietary preferences.
- Experiment with dairy-free milk alternatives such as almond or oat milk to create a vegan-friendly version of this festive drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg