CHOCOLATE CANDY CANE MARTINIS

Chocolate Candy Cane Martinis image

A peppermint martini is perfect for a fun Christmastime gathering of friends. Crushed candy canes on the rim add festive flair. -Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

3 cups half-and-half cream
12 ounces cake-flavored vodka
12 ounces chocolate liqueur
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
6 candy canes (regular size), finely crushed
3/4 cup white baking chips
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

In a pitcher, combine cream, vodka and liqueur. Refrigerate until serving., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in 3 tablespoons crushed candies; pour remaining candies onto a small plate. Refrigerate whipped cream mixture until serving., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread onto a small plate. Spin rims of 12 cocktail glasses into melted chip mixture, then into crushed candies. Pour vodka mixture into prepared glasses; dollop with whipped cream mixture. If desired, garnish with additional candy canes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.