• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Live Like You Are Rich

on any income...

  • Finances
    • Save Money
    • Make Money
    • The Credit Game
    • Couponing
    • Tips & Warnings
    • Financial Fitness Bootcamp Course
  • LOVE with Family
    • Love
    • Pregnancy & Postpartum
    • Parenting
    • Faith
    • The Random & Important 
  • Home Improvements
    • Preparedness
    • Organization & Cleaning
    • Efficiency
    • Interior Design
    • Home Updates
    • Home One
    • Home Two
    • Home Three
  • DIY & Crafts
    • DIY’s & Crafts
    • Holidays
    • Valentines
    • Easter
    • 4th of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
  • Our Favorite Recipes
    • Quick and Easy Family Favorites
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Starters, Soups & Salads
    • Dinner
    • Desserts
    • Smoothies & Drinks
  • Hosting
  • My Book

Truffle Peppermint Hot Chocolate Floats

December 23, 2014 By: Anita

Share to Your Social Media

  • Share
  • Tweet

I’m Mirlandra and you can usually find me whipping up original recipes for every cook over at Mirlandra’s Kitchen. Today I’m visiting you guys to give Anita a little extra time with her new baby! Congratulations, Anita, on the wonderful addition to your family!

As the Christmas season has exploded with its usual clamor of commercialism, I have been thinking back to the things that made my childhood special. Many of my childhood memories involve delicious peppermint hot chocolate floats. There was no Swiss Miss or Nestle involved, just my mom with her whisk and battered pan.

Growing up in the 80s there was still a simplicity in the world that made room for homemade hot chocolate. At least my busy mom made sure she made room for it. My mom really captured the spirit of childhood.

I don’t think that making Christmas memorable has to be difficult or expensive. I remember less the specific presents my mother gave me and more the overall sense of fun and playfulness she infused in Christmas. In my adult life I have sometimes regretted the amount of money I have spent on a present but I have never regretted time spent with people I love.

If you are looking for some new family traditions this year that revolve around togetherness I suggest this wonderful hot chocolate. You can make it with young children or make it in advance and bring it out as a special Christmas morning surprise.

Making the ice cream at home is easy and does not even require an ice cream maker!!! It takes me about five minutes to toss a batch in the freezer. The quality will be wonderful compared to what you usually buy at the store – rich and creamy and decadent.

Here is the recipe for you to enjoy with your family!

Truffle Peppermint Hot Chocolate Floats – Makes 6 servings ( 8oz each)

Time to make the ice cream: 5 minutes

Time to let the ice cream freeze: 6+ hours

Time to make the coco: 10 minutes

For the Ice Cream

1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1/4 tsp. real vanilla

2/3 cups sweetened, condensed milk

3/4 cup peppermint crushed

For the Hot Chocolate

1 cup cream

12 oz semi-sweet real chocolate chips

5 cups of 2% milk

1 pinch of salt (about 1/8 tsp.)

1/2 tsp. real vanilla extract

To Make the Ice Cream:

Start at least 6 hours before you want to serve the hot chocolate.

Add cream, vanilla and sweetened, condensed milk to a stand mixer. Whip on high for about 2 minutes. The mixture will be thick and hold the lines formed by the beaters.

Gently fold in peppermint until it is incorporated.

Scrape into a temperature safe container with a lid. Lay plastic wrap directly on the surface of the ice cream in addition to putting the lid on the container.

Freeze ice cream over night or until frozen solid. It will take 6-8 hours depending on your freezer.

To Make the Hot Chocolate:

Add the cream to a large pot over medium heat. When it begins to simmer, whisk in the chocolate chips until no lumps remain.

Whisk in the milk, salt, and vanilla. Continue to cook over medium heat until the hot chocolate is hot enough to drink. Stir frequently to prevent burning.

Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and scoop generous servings of ice cream for the top. Garnish with crushed peppermint, chocolate sauce, or straws as desired.

Thanks Mirlanda- This looks so delicious. For other wonderful and creative recipes please check out Mirlanda’s blog over at Mirlandra’s Kitchen.com

For other ‘rich living tips’ please subscribe, like me on Facebook, and follow me on Pinterest and Instagram.

 Peppermint Hot Chocolate Floats with decadent ice cream you can make at home in 5 minutes with no ice cream maker!

 

Related posts:

The Many Benefits and Versatility of Almond Milk Halloween Frog Eye Salad Recipe Dulce De Leche Pancakes
Previous Post: « How To Make a Small Wood Manger
Next Post: Top 14 Most Popular Posts on LiveLikeYouAreRich.com in 2014 »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    June 27, 2015 at 12:04 am

    I know this is supposed to be more of a cold weather recipe but I could go for it on rainy summer nights too! It looks so delicious! It’ll be perfect for ski season too. Thanks for sharing it with us at #FoodieFriDIY…I’m saving this one for later…definitely want to make it!

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      June 30, 2015 at 4:38 pm

      Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Peppermint Hot Chocolate Floats - Mirlandra's Kitchen says:
    January 6, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    […] baby and I was honored to be invited to help out at her blog while she and baby settled in. You can visit her blog here to get the yummy recipe for Truffle Peppermint Hot Chocolate […]

    Reply
  2. These Peppermint Hot Chocolate Floats are easy! The ice cream is prepped in 5 minutes with no ice cream maker and the coco takes less than 15 minutes. - Dessert Recipes Easy says:
    April 28, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    […] livelikeyouarerich.com – Get the recipe […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Anita Fowler
Pinterest Facebook Twitter Youtube Gmail Gmail RSS

Most Popular





Footer

anita_livelikeyouarerich

How to live a rich life on any income. Stay-at-Home Mom to 4. 👦🏻👩🏻👧🏼👶🏻Wife 👩‍❤️‍👨Author 📖. Blogger 💻. Christian 🌟. #livelikeyouarerich #LivingRichTips

Family & Finances & Food-Anita
Who knew zucchinis could taste this good? 😍 Try Who knew zucchinis could taste this good? 😍 Try this easy roasted zucchini recipe for a healthy and delicious meal! 

INGREDIENTS
* 2 medium zucchini
* 2 Tablespoons olive oil (or 2 Tablespoons butter—melted)
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 pinch of salt
* 1 pinch of pepper
* 1/3 cup fresh parmesan

Get the recipe in the link in bio.

https://livelikeyouarerich.com/roasted-zucchini-recipe/

#foodie #healthyeating #zucchinirecipes #snacks #healthysnacks #roastedzucchinirecipe
February was full of amazing audiobooks! From thri February was full of amazing audiobooks! From thrillers to memoirs, here are my top picks. 🎉 

Share this with someone who might need it.

Link in bio.

https://livelikeyouarerich.com/audiobooks-i-listened-to-in-february-2023/

#audibooks #bookrecommendations #audiobooklove #bookworm #storytelling
Who says a trip to Great Wolf Lodge has to break t Who says a trip to Great Wolf Lodge has to break the bank? 🤑 My money-saving hacks will help you enjoy all the fun without the high price tag! 

Check out money-saving hacks in the link in the bio.

https://livelikeyouarerich.com/how-to-save-money-at-the-great-wolf-lodge-in-grapevine-tx/

#FrugalFamilyFun #GreatWolfLodge #TravelTips #familyvacation #travelwithkids #staycation #familystaycation
May your day be filled with pots of gold and rainb May your day be filled with pots of gold and rainbows 🌈🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day!

#stpatricksday #stpatricksgreeting #greenday #irishluck
If you're expecting a boy and need some travel-the If you're expecting a boy and need some travel-themed nursery decor inspiration 🌏🌎👂☀️

I decorated this travel-themed boy nursery for my baby boy because I love to travel and I hope he has the wanderlust bug as well.

Tag a friend who needs this.�

Details are in the link in bio.

https://livelikeyouarerich.com/travel-themed-boy-nursery/

#travelthemednursery #babynursery #babynurserydecor #babynurseryideas #travelnursery #babyboynursery #babyboyroom #babyroomdecor #babyroomdecoration #babyroomideas #nurseryinspiration #nurseryideas #livelikeyouarerich #livingrichtips
I love all these 11 awesome DIY decor projects. I love all these 11 awesome DIY decor projects. 

Find eleven awesome ones link in bio. 

http://livelikeyouarerich.com/11-inexpensive-diy-projects/

#homedecorating #diydecor #walldecor #roomdecor #homedecor #decor #diyprojects #diy #crafts #holidays #savemoney #craftymom #frugalliving #inexpensivedecor
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Links

  • About Me
  • Contact Me
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertising/Media/Marketing Opportunities on LiveLikeYouAreRich.com

Disclosure Policy

Affiliate links may be used in this post. Printing a coupon or ordering a product through this link may result in a commission, which helps pay for the cost of running this site and keeps the content free. Read my full disclosure policy here.

Copyright © 2023