Candy Cane Hot White Chocolate

Name: Candy Cane Hot White Chocolate
Yield: Serves 12.
Ingredients: 12 cups milk; 9 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), chopped; 1 cup crushed red-and-white-striped candy canes or hard peppermint candies; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups peppermint schnapps (optional); Whipped cream; Additional crushed red-and-white-striped candy canes or hard peppermint candies

August 20, 2004

Peppermint schnapps makes this drink a candy cane with a kick, but the liquor can be omitted. Either way, indulge and top the hot chocolate with whipped cream and more crushed peppermint candy.

Recipe information

Yield
<p> Serves 12. </p>

Ingredients

12 cups milk

9 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), chopped

1 cup crushed red-and-white-striped candy canes or hard peppermint candies

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups peppermint schnapps (optional)

Whipped cream

Additional crushed red-and-white-striped candy canes or hard peppermint candies

Preparation

Bring milk to simmer in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add white chocolate, 1 cup candy and salt; whisk until smooth. Add schnapps, if desired. Ladle hot chocolate into mugs, dividing equally. Top with whipped cream and additional candy.