Ingredients
8 fresh mint leaves1 ounce dark baking chocolate, meltedWHIPPED CREAM:1/2 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons sugar1/8 teaspoon peppermint extractHOT CHOCOLATE:4 cups 2% milk1/2 cup heavy whipping cream4 teaspoons minced fresh mint (about 16 leaves)1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Preparation
Brush both sides of mint leaves with melted chocolate. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate until set.
In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and extract; beat until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until serving.
In a large saucepan, heat milk and cream over medium heat just to simmering (do not boil). Remove from heat; add mint. Whisk in chocolate chips until melted; return to heat and heat through.
If desired, pour hot chocolate through a strainer to remove mint leaves. Top servings with whipped cream and chocolate leaves.
