
Midnight mint hot chocolate
This sumptuous and creamy, boozy blend is made with dark chocolate, double cream and a touch of mint liqueur
- 50ml double cream
- 1 tsp icing sugar
- few drops peppermintextract
- 150ml whole milk
- 50g dark chocolatechopped
- 25ml crème de menthe
- dark chocolatecurls or sprinkles
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal746
- fat54g
- saturates33g
- carbs39g
- sugars34g
- fibre5g
- protein10g
- salt0.2g
Method
step 1
Whip the cream in a small bowl then stir in the icing sugar and a few drops of peppermint extract. Place in the fridge until needed.
step 2
Pour the milk into a saucepan and heat gently until simmering, stirring frequently. Take off the heat then add the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Return to the heat until warm then add the crème de menthe and pour into a mug.
step 3
Top with a dollop of the whipped mint cream and chocolate curls or sprinkles just before serving.