PEPPERMINT RED VELVET HOT CHOCOLATE

Peppermint Red Velvet Hot Chocolate image

Add a festive touch to your next cup of drinking chocolate. The red velvet pairs nicely with the traditional peppermint and chocolate flavor combination. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor, Culinary

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups half-and-half cream
7 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
2 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Dash salt
Optional: Sweetened whipped cream, candy canes and marshmallows

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat cream over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan (do not boil). Remove from the heat; whisk in the chocolates, food coloring, extract and salt until smooth. Return to the heat; cook and stir until heated through. Pour into mugs; top with whipped cream, candy canes and marshmallows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 34g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.