Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate - Instant Pot
Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate made in the Instant Pot is a quick and easy treat on a chilly winter day. Added notes for a spiked version too!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 3 cups of milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder – not Dutch Processed
- 1 tbsp peppermint extract
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- mini marshmallows
- crushed peppermint optional
- whipped cream optional
- 1/2 cup peppermint schnapps or peppermint vodka for spiked version for the whole pot or add just 1/2 ounce per mug
Instructions
- Using your Instant Pot’s sauté setting, whisk to combine milk, heavy cream, chocolate, sugar, and cocoa powder.
- Seal the lid of the Instant Pot and set the machine to high pressure for 1 minute.
- After holding high pressure for 1 minute, allow for a natural release for 5 minutes, then release remaining pressure.
- Remove lid, then give a quick whisk while adding the peppermint and vanilla extracts.
- Serve in a mug.
- Add marshmallows, crushed peppermint, and whipped cream for garnish.
- If making the spiked version - stir in the schnapps or vodka just before serving.