Description
A creamy and refreshing peppermint mocha whipped topping perfect for holiday drinks and desserts. This easy recipe combines rich mocha with a cool mint flavor for a festive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- Crushed peppermint candies for garnish
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the instant coffee, sugar, and hot water until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. This creates your whipped coffee mixture.
- In a separate glass, warm the milk. Stir in the cocoa powder and peppermint extract until well combined to create the mocha base.
- If making an iced version, fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the mocha base over them. For a hot version, pour the warm mocha base into your favorite mug.
- Spoon the whipped coffee mixture over the mocha base, creating a layered effect.
- Garnish with crushed peppermint candies and an optional chocolate drizzle. Mix and enjoy your homemade Peppermint Mocha Whip.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use non-dairy milk like oat, almond, or coconut milk.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of sugar.
- Add a splash of peppermint schnapps or coffee liqueur for an alcoholic twist.
- Use decaffeinated instant coffee for a caffeine-free option.
- The whipped coffee mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- The mocha base can be prepared 1-2 days in advance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Whisking and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: N/A