Minty Kiss White Hot Chocolate is smooth and creamy with just a kiss of Crème de Menthe. It is a perfect after-dinner drink in place of dessert.
Don't you sometimes want just a little sweetness at the end of your meal? Instead of traditional hot chocolate, this white hot chocolate is made with sweet white chocolate and just a hint of mint. I would not call this flavored hot chocolate a cocktail, since it is mostly milk, cream, & egg. But it does contain a very small amount of Crème de Menthe liqueur, just enough to give it a whisper of mint flavor and a lovely light green color.
🔍 Quick Look: Minty Kiss White Hot Chocolate Recipe
- Ready in: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: ~327 kcal per serving
- Main Ingredients: Whole Milk, heavy cream, white chocolate, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and dark Crème de Menthe.
- Elements of Taste: Sweet, Creamy, & Minty
- Cook Method: Heat, Tempering Eggs, & Simmer
- Difficulty: Easy, making it great for cooks of all levels.
- Why You'll Love It: Smooth, creamy, and rich white hot chocolate has just a hint of mint, making it a perfect dessert or afternoon sip.
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Ingredient Notes
- Whole Milk - Use whole milk to give this hot chocolate a thicker, richer body.
- Heavy Cream - Heavy cream adds body and a luscious mouthfeel to this drink.
- White Chocolate - White chocolate is sweet, creamy, and white or "blond" in color. It is made from the cocoa bean but does not contain any of the dark-colored solids that are in milk, dark, and bittersweet chocolates. It only contains cocoa butter from the cocoa bean, which has no color, plus milk, sweeteners, and sometimes vanilla. Since white chocolate is the star of this hot chocolate and the sweetening agent, choose a sweetened bar that you would enjoy eating to make this mint hot chocolate.
- Egg Yolks - Egg yolks are used to thicken this mint hot chocolate
- Vanilla Extract - Even though vanilla extract is likely to be an ingredient in the white chocolate, this recipe needs a little bit more to balance the flavor of the Crème de Menthe.
- Dark Crème de Menthe - Crème de Menthe is a mint-flavored liqueur. It comes in both a dark green and a clear version. Use the dark version to give this white hot chocolate a lovely pale green color.
- Garnishes - Miniature marshmallows, whipped topping, a drizzle of dark crème de menthe, and sprigs of fresh mint leaves.
Please see the recipe card for the exact quantities.
Substitutions
- Substitute Milk Chocolate for White Chocolate. Minty Kiss won't have that lovely green color, but it will be very tasty with milk chocolate. Be sure to taste and reduce or add sugar if needed.
- Substitute Whipped Topping or Homemade Whipped Cream. Instead of mini-marshmallows dollop of Homemade Whipped Cream or a spritz of canned whipped topping is delicious.
- Make it Family-Friendly. To make this family-friendly you can substitute a half teaspoon of mint extract and a drop of green food coloring.
How to Make Minty Kiss White Hot Chocolate
Overview: Making this minty-flavored hot white chocolate drink is very easy. You start with milk, cream, and white chocolate (*yum!*) and add tempered egg yolks. Then cook just until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, and add the flavorings.
- Heat Milk & Cream. Mix together the whole milk and heavy cream in a small, heavy-bottomed 1-quart saucepan and heat over medium heat.
- Add White Chocolate. Finely chop the white chocolate. Add the chopped white chocolate to the hot milk and cream mixture and continue to cook it over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture is hot and the white chocolate is fully melted.
- Temper Egg Yolks. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks with a fork and add ½ cup of the hot milk mixture to temper the egg yolks. Beat the milk and yolks well with a fork or a small whisk.
- Combine & Cook. Add the tempered egg mixture to the saucepan and continue to cook and stir until the mixture is slightly thickened and smooth, about 8 to 10 minutes. The hot white chocolate mixture will coat the back of a spoon when it is ready. Do not let the mixture boil.
- Add Vanilla & Crème de Menthe. Remove the hot chocolate from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and crème de menthe.
- Serve & Enjoy! Immediately, pour into mugs or cups and top with miniature marshmallows or whipped topping.
Drizzle one teaspoon of crème de menthe over the topping of each mug and garnish with sprigs of mint. Serve & Enjoy!
My Top Tip
♡ Do not skip the tempering of the egg yolks, which prevents the egg from cooking too fast and making this beverage lumpy.
Make-Ahead, Storage, & Reheating Instructions
This beverage is best consumed soon after making it. It does not store well as a beverage. However, leftovers can be chilled and eaten as a pudding. Do not freeze or attempt to reheat.
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Minty Kiss White Hot Chocolate
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Whole Milk
- ¼ Cup Heavy Cream
- 4 Ounces White Chocolate, roughly chopped
- 2 Egg Yolks
- ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tablespoons Dark Crème de Menthe
Garnishes:
- ½ Cup Miniature Marshmallows
- 2 Teaspoons Dark Crème de Menthe
- Sprigs of Mint
Instructions
- Heat Milk & Cream. Mix together the whole milk and heavy cream in a small, heavy bottomed 1-quart sauce pan and heat over medium heat.1 Cup Whole Milk, ¼ Cup Heavy Cream
- Add White Chocolate. Finely chop the white chocolate. Add the chopped white chocolate to the hot milk and cream mixture and continue to cook it over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture is hot and the white chocolate is fully melted.4 Ounces White Chocolate
- Temper Egg Yolks. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks with a fork and add ½ cup of the hot milk mixture to temper the egg yolks. Beat the milk and yolks well with a fork or a small whisk.2 Egg Yolks
- Combine and Cook. Add the tempered egg mixture to the saucepan and continue to cook and stir until the mixture is slightly thickened and smooth, about 8 to 10 minutes. The hot white chocolate mixture will coat the back of a spoon when it is ready. Do not let the mixture boil.
- Add Vanilla & Crème de Menthe. Remove the hot chocolate from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and crème de menthe.½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 2 Tablespoons Dark Crème de Menthe
- Serve & Enjoy! Immediately, pour into mugs or cups and top with miniature marshmallows or whipped topping.If desired, drizzle a teaspoon of crème de menthe over the topping of each mug and garnish with sprigs of mint. Serve & Enjoy!½ Cup Miniature Marshmallows, 2 Teaspoons Dark Crème de Menthe, Sprigs of Mint
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Nutrition
Per 1 serving. All nutritional information on this site is an estimate. Your results may vary.
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