Heavenly Hot Chocolate

January 8, 2008

1 ½ cups milk
1 ½ cups heavy cream
¼ cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate
2 drops peppermint oil
Sweetened whipped cream, as garnish

Combine the milk, cream, sugar and salt in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat.
When the milk and cream just begin to steam, put in the chocolate and stir until melted.
Add the peppermint oil. Divide the hot chocolate and top with whipped cream.

Enjoy!

Posted in Mary's Column, Favorite Recipes