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Starbucks Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

Author: Jee Choe
Starbucks Peppermint White Hot Chocolate is a popular seasonal drink that you can recreate at home in just a few minutes! it's caffeine-free and so decadent.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Drinks
Yield1 serving (16 ounces)

INGREDIENTS
 

Whipped Cream Topping

  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
  • 1 teaspoon shaved chocolate (optional garnish)

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Whisk together vanilla syrup and heavy cream. Set aside.
    Use a handheld frother to make the whipped cream. Whisk until soft peaks form.
  • Froth or heat milk.
    Frothed milk can be made using an electric milk frother or with the steam wand from an espresso machine. Milk can be heated on the stovetop.
  • Pour the white chocolate sauce and peppermint syrup into a mug.
  • Add frothed or heated milk. Stir.
  • Top with whipped cream.
    Garnish with shaved chocolate.

EQUIPMENT

Handheld Frother
Milk Frother

NOTES

  • A homemade peppermint syrup only takes 3 ingredients to make and tastes the best. It can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Make a big batch and have it readily available anytime a craving for this hot chocolate strikes. 
  • Starbucks uses 2% milk, but you can use any kind of milk you like.
  • The vanilla syrup is only used in the heavy cream to make whipped cream so if you don't have any, you can use 2 teaspoons of white granulated sugar instead.
  • To make this drink extra minty, you can swap use peppermint syrup in place of the vanilla in the whipped cream.
  • Whipped cream can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge in an airtight jar for up to 2 days. It’ll deflate so be sure to give it a stir before using.
  • If you don’t have a frother, you can also just heat up the milk. The whipped cream topping will still give it a frothy, rich texture.
  • Add a shot of espresso to make it a white chocolate peppermint mocha.

NUTRITION

Calories: 694 | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 753mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 88g | Vitamin A: 1343IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 587mg | Iron: 3mg