Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Touchdown (peppermint Schnapps, Hot Chocolate & Whipped Cream) Recipe

Inspired by The Airplane Restaurant
Time30m
Serves2

Make Chocolate Touchdown (peppermint Schnapps, Hot Chocolate & Whipped Cream) Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Hot Chocolate Base

Peppermint Schnapps

Whipped Cream

Garnish

Method

Hot Chocolate Preparation

  1. 1

    Heat the Milk

    In a small saucepan, heat 2 cups of milk over medium heat until it is warm but not boiling.

  2. 2

    Mix Cocoa and Sugar

    In a separate bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of sugar together.

  3. 3

    Combine and Stir

    Gradually whisk the cocoa and sugar mixture into the warm milk until fully dissolved. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and stir well.

Adding Peppermint Schnapps

  1. 4

    Incorporate Schnapps

    Once the hot chocolate is well mixed, remove it from the heat and stir in 1 ounce of peppermint schnapps.

Whipped Cream Preparation

  1. 5

    Whip the Cream

    In a mixing bowl, pour in 1 cup of heavy cream. Using a hand mixer, whip the cream until soft peaks form.

  2. 6

    Add Sugar and Vanilla

    Add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the whipped cream, then continue to whip until stiff peaks form.

Serving

  1. 7

    Pour and Garnish

    Pour the hot chocolate into mugs, top with whipped cream, and garnish with chocolate shavings and a peppermint stick.

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