Peppermint Hot Chocolate Affogato Recipe
The perfect dessert for ending an elegant meal, a relaxed hangout with friends, or thawing out noses and voices.
Servings: 4
Calories: 1002kcal
Equipment
- Glasses
Ingredients
- 16 oz white hot chocolate prepared beforehand
- 4 oz espresso optional
- 1 1/2 tsp peppermint extract to taste
- 1 qt vanilla ice cream
- 3 drop red food coloring
- 4 candy cane optional for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the prepared hot chocolate and espresso (if using).
- Stir in 3-4 drops of red food coloring for a festive hue. Then, add 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of peppermint extract, adjusting to taste.
- Scoop 2 small scoops of vanilla ice cream into each of 4 clear glasses.
- Pour about half a cup of the warm peppermint hot chocolate over the ice cream in each glass
- Garnish each affogato with a candy cane and serve immediately.
Notes
Additional garnish ideas:
- Whipped cream
- Crushed peppermint candy (like candy canes)
- Chocolate shavings
- Chocolate chips
- Marshmallows
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 1002kcal | Carbohydrates: 155g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1153mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 129g | Vitamin A: 996IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 416mg | Iron: 2mg