It’s been a mad dash (isn’t every year?!), but you’ve almost made it. Presents are wrapped, cards are sent and you’re waiting in your prettiest frock for your loved ones to knock at your door. Take a deep breath and cherish a few quiet moments of the holiday spirit...
Hot White Chocolate With Rum
1 vanilla bean
3 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon whole cardamom, lightly crushed
4 cups whole fat milk
4 oz white chocolate
1 tablespoon rum
Whipped cream + 4 crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Place the seeds, bean, cinnamon, cardamon and milk in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Let the spices infuse the milk for 20 minutes. Strain & remove the spices. Heat the milk again; add chocolate and rum & stir until the chocolate has melted. Serve with whipped cream and a few pieces of crushed candy. Serves 4.
* images & recipe via [ sweep paul, country living Dec 2010, & snippet & ink ]
Happy Holidays to all!
of le petit happy
Rum takes everything to the next level =) hehe even hot chocolate! fab!
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Jenn @ Peas & Crayons
sounds yummy, got to try it! Chocolate+Rum will add some fun this Christmas ♥
ReplyDeleteOh dear, my presents are not at all wrapped, I haven't sent any cards yet but I do love the idea of the prettiest frock and the fabulous hot chocolate!
ReplyDeleteI need some delicious hot chocolate with rum. That would help with the wrapping of the rest of these gifts!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice evening, Cassandra.
Teresa
Scrumptious!
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www.plumprettysugar.blogspot.com
The white hot chocolate sounds great.
ReplyDeleteMmm, that sounds like a must-try!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!:)
Delish! Great recipe!xx
ReplyDeletewe do hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps- it is fantastic! minty, chocolatey, and that extra little "wowza!" kick.
ReplyDeleteOoooh sounds delic! Going to have to create this sometime this week to enjoy by the tree.
ReplyDeleteThis so beautiful! I need to check if it's as yummy as it shows on the picture! I'll let you know later!
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Luciane at HomeBunch.com
Yummy! I did a post on Hot Chocolate w/ Peppermint Schnapps on Friday...both are perfect for the holiday season!
ReplyDeleteWow! I wonder how the hot chocolate tastes with the rum! You have a beautiful blog and I'm your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteI'm mid mad-dash....so this is looking like my kind of tonic!
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