Home ยทย Recipes ยทย Drinks ยทย Coffee & Tea Mint Hot Chocolate Author: Maryanne CabreraPublished: Nov 13, 2014Updated: Sep 23, 2024 View Recipe11 ReviewsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. This easy to make homemade mint hot chocolate features fresh mint steeped in milk and cream. Use your favorite chocolate bar to make this decadent and indulgent beverage. Table of Contents IngredientsAssemblyServing SuggestionsRelated Mint RecipesMint Hot ChocolateView moreView less On chilly nights, there is nothing quite as comforting as a mug of hot chocolate. ย None of that instant powdered hot cocoa that you mix with water. I’m talking about real deal hot chocolate made with milk, cream, and your favorite chocolate bar. Seattle Chocolates sent me a selection of chocolates as part of their #ChocolateGives campaign during the holiday season. The chocolate junkie in me jumped for joy when I opened my box of chocolates. ย I had no obligations to write a post or create a recipe, but I was really impressed with Seattle Chocolate’s quality and range of products. Ingredients Homemade hot chocolate is super simple to make. This recipe only requires a handful of ingredients: milk, cream, fresh mint, and chocolate bar. There are many ways to customize hot chocolate to your specific liking. I used a combination of whole milk and heavy cream to make this a rich drink. However, you can make it even more decadent by all heavy cream or half-and-half. Swap in any non-dairy milk alternative of choice. Oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk are great options. Steep fresh mint into your milk of choice. To extract the most flavor, tear or bruise the mint leaves before adding to the liquids. Steep the mint for about 10-15 minutes, or longer if you prefer. There are several mint varieties to choose from. Spearmint and peppermint are the most common variety. The final ingredient is chocolate! I used a combination of Seattle Chocolate Meltaway Mint paired with a 72% dark chocolate bar. You may use any chocolate of your choice! Chop up for favorite chocolate bar whether it be white chocolate, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate. This recipe also works with chocolate chips. Assembly To make this mint infused hot chocolate, place milk and cream in a pot and bring it to a simmer. Remove from heat and add crushed/torn mint leaves. Cover the pot and let the mint steep. Chop up the mint truffle bar. To balance out the sweet milk chocolate, I also added chopped 72% dark chocolate. Once mint has steeped, bring milk mixture back to a simmer. Pour hot milk over chopped chocolate. ย Stir or whisk to combine until chocolate melts. ย That’s it. ย It’s time to drink up. How to extract the most mint flavor In order to get the most flavor out of mint, it’s best to bruise them. Essentially you want the oils in the leaf to meet the milk mixture. (It’s similar to why mint leaves are crushed in mojitos.) Serving Suggestions Serve warm, immediately after mixing together. This recipe makes about 2 cups which is a generous serving for two people. Garnish with fresh mint. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows for added decadence. Mint hot chocolate pairs wonderfully with homemade chocolate marshmallows or vanilla marshmallows. Toasted whipped meringue frosting is another excellent topping choice. Use the recipe from these sweet potato cupcakes for the meringue recipe. Related Mint Recipes Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Dark Chocolate Mint Ice Cream Mint Mojito Coffee Peppermint Patty Cookies Mint Hot Chocolate 5 from 1 vote This easy to make homemade mint hot chocolate features fresh mint steeped in milk and cream. Use your favorite chocolate bar to make this decadent and indulgent beverage. Yield: makes 2 cups Prep Time: 5 minutes minutesSteep Time: 10 minutes minutesTotal Time: 15 minutes minutes Servings: 2 Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe Ingredients▢ 1 ยฝ cup whole milk▢ ยฝ cup heavy cream▢ 10 pieces fresh mint leaves torn▢ 2.5 oz Seattle Chocolate Meltaway Mint Truffle Bar*, roughly chopped ▢ 1.5 oz dark chocolate (72%), roughly chopped Instructions In a medium sauce pot, bring milk and cream to a simmer. Add torn mint leaves. Cover with lid and let steep for 10-15 minutes. ย Strain mint and reheat to a simmer. Pour liquid into a medium bowl with chopped chocolates. Let sit for 2 minutes. Stir to combine until all chocolate as melted. Divide mint hot chocolate between 2 serving glasses. Garnish with fresh mint. For more decadence, top with whipped cream or marshmallow. Serve warm. Notes Choose any fresh mint variety of your choice such as peppermint, spearmint, or chocolate mint. I used a combination of mint flavored chocolate and dark chocolate (72%). Use any chocolate bar of your choice. No need to use mint flavored chocolate. You may sub in white chocolate, milk chocolate, or any flavored chocolate.ย NutritionCalories: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 765mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1406IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 318mg | Iron: 7mg Author: Maryanne Cabrera Course: DrinksCuisine: American Did you make this recipe?Show us on Instagram! Tag @littleepicurean and hashtag #littleepicurean.
Sarah | Broma Bakery says: November 13, 2014 This looks scrumptious! And chocolate for a cause? I’m in! Reply
Sarah says: November 13, 2014 This looks so tasty! I love hot chocolate and curling up with a big cup of chocolate in the evening. Mint chocolate chip ice cream is one of my favorite flavors. I’m getting very good vibes about this mint hot chocolate! Reply
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says: November 14, 2014 That shot with the mint leave and chocolate bar?! It’s gorgeous and they should hire you to do some serious product photography for them! Also, I’m definitely going to make this mint hot chocolate. Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: November 16, 2014 Thanks Sarah! HA, I wish…baby steps. I’ll eventually get there :)
Jen+@+Baked+by+an+Introvert says: November 14, 2014 I love the addition of mint, Maryanne! It sounds like the perfect cup of hot chocolate. Yum! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: November 16, 2014 Thanks Jen! The mint adds just the right amount of holiday spirit :)