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5 from 23 votes

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Affogato Recipe

The perfect dessert for ending an elegant meal, a relaxed hangout with friends, or thawing out noses and voices.
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Hot Chocolate
Keyword: hot chocolate affogato, peppermint hot chocolate
Servings: 4
Calories: 1002kcal

Equipment

  • Glasses

Ingredients

  • 1 qt vanilla ice cream
  • 16 oz white hot chocolate prepared beforehand
  • 1 1/2 tsp peppermint extract to taste
  • 3 drop red food coloring
  • 4 candy cane optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Add 3-4 drops of red food coloring to the prepared hot chocolate.
  • Flavor with 1 1/2-2 teaspoons of peppermint extract to taste.
  • Set out 4 clear glasses, and place 2 small scoops of vanilla ice cream in each.
  • Pour about half a cup of the peppermint hot chocolate over each.
  • Garnish 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