Recipe information
Total Time
15 minutes
Yield
Makes 8 Servings
Ingredients
4
cups whole milk, divided
12
ounces bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), chopped
Pinch of salt
1
cup chilled heavy whipping cream
8
tablespoons crème de cacao, divided
1
/8 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
Small candy canes (for garnish; optional)
Preparation
Step 1
Combine 2 cups milk, chocolate, and pinch of salt in heavy large saucepan. Whisk gently over medium heat until chocolate melts. Whisk in remaining 2 cups milk. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill.
Step 2
Whisk cream, 3 tablespoons crème de cacao, and 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract in medium bowl until peaks form. Cover and chill until ready to use, up to 3 hours (rewhisk to peaks if necessary).
Step 3
Bring cocoa to simmer; mix in 5 tablespoons crème de cacao and 1/2 teaspoon extract. Divide cocoa among 8 small cups. Top with peppermint whipped cream and garnish with candy cane, if desired.
Nutrition Per Serving
One patty contains: Calories (kcal) 398.4 %Calories from Fat 75.2 Fat (g) 33.3 Saturated Fat (g) 18.3 Cholesterol (mg) 53.3 Carbohydrates (g) 29.0 Dietary Fiber (g) 3.0 Total Sugars (g) 22.1 Net Carbs (g) 26.0 Protein (g) 7.5 Sodium (mg) 93.1