Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
5 min
Yields
4 - 6 servings
A decadent drink for when you need to feel warm and comforted, this unreal hot chocolate is creamy, smooth and oh-so-good.
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ingredients
Peanut Butter Whipped Cream
1
cup cold heavy cream
2
heaping Tbsp smooth peanut butter (not natural)
Splash of pure vanilla extract
Hot Milk Chocolate
2
cups half-and-half
2
cups whole milk
¾
cup good-quality milk chocolate chips
¼
cup good-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips
1
pinch fine salt
¼
cup chopped chocolate-covered peanuts, for garnish
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directions
Step 1
Combine the cream, peanut butter and vanilla in a chilled bowl and whip until soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 2
Combine the half-and-half and milk in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat. Add the milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips and salt and whisk vigorously until smooth and frothy. Ladle into mugs and top with a large dollop of peanut butter whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate-covered peanuts.