Ingredients: 2/3 cup chilled whipping cream 8 hard red-and-white-striped peppermint candies, coarsely crushed 3 1/2 cups milk 8 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), chopped 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract Additional coarsely crushed peppermint candies
Directions:1. Beat cream and 8 crushed candies in medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate whipped cream. 2. Bring milk to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add white chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth. Bring to simmer, whisking constantly. Mix in peppermint extract. Ladle into 4 mugs. Top with dollops of whipped cream. Sprinkle with additional coarsely crushed candies and serve. |