Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha
This DIY version of a classic coffee shop drink blends sweet, creamy white chocolate with cool, frosty peppermint. Add coffee, and you have the perfect mocha to keep you warm throughout the winter!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 mocha 1x
- Category: beverages
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Peppermint White Chocolate Syrup*
- 1 cup (8 1/4 ounces) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar
- 4 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha
- 1/2 cup (4 1/4 ounces) milk (preferably whole milk)
- 2 tablespoons peppermint white chocolate syrup (use more or less to taste)
- 2 shots of espresso or 6 ounces strongly-brewed coffee
- whipped cream, for topping, optional****
- chopped/crushed peppermint candy, for sprinkling, optional
Instructions
Peppermint White Chocolate Syrup
- Combine cream and sugar in a saucepan set over medium heat, and bring just to a boil. Meanwhile, place chopped white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Pour hot cream mixture over chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth, microwaving for about 10 seconds if needed to ensure all chocolate is completely melted. Whisk in the peppermint extract.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a jar or other airtight container. Transfer to the refrigerator to store until ready to use.
Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha
- Froth milk and peppermint syrup together using a milk frother or other method of choice (see post above for more info).
- Add espresso/coffee to a mug and top with frothed milk. Stir together to combine. Top with whipped cream and peppermint candy pieces, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
*Makes enough syrup for about 12 mochas
**To make homemade whipped cream: Using a bowl and electric mixer, beat 1/3 cup (2 3/4 ounces) heavy cream with 1 tablespoon confectioner's sugar on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Optional: Add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract to the mixture to make a peppermint whipped cream.
Nutrition facts do not include optional whipped cream or candy topping.