Description
A creamy, velvety hot chocolate that combines rich chocolate flavors with airy whipped cream, perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Chocolate shavings or marshmallows (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, chocolate syrup, cocoa powder, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, whisking until fully combined and warmed through.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Using an electric mixer, whip the hot chocolate mixture until it’s light and frothy.
- Pour the whipped hot chocolate into mugs, topping with whipped cream and garnishing with chocolate shavings or marshmallows.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute with non-dairy milk alternatives. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, whipped hot chocolate, winter drinks, holiday beverages, chocolate recipes