Deluxe Hot Cocoa Drink
Cozy up with a luxurious twist on a classic winter favorite: the Deluxe Hot Cocoa Drink. This indulgent recipe combines the richness of whole milk and heavy cream with the deep flavors of semi-sweet chocolate chips and cocoa powder, sweetened to perfection with granulated sugar and a splash of vanilla extract. A pinch of salt enhances the chocolatey notes, creating a velvety, crave-worthy drink that’s irresistibly smooth. Topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a handful of mini marshmallows, this warm treat is perfect for chilly days or festive gatherings. Ready in just 15 minutes and serving two, this homemade hot cocoa is guaranteed to delight your taste buds and keep you warm throughout the season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder
- 1.5 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- for garnish Whipped cream
- for garnish Chocolate shavings
- for garnish Mini marshmallows
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat the mixture until it is warm but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the cocoa powder and granulated sugar. Continue whisking until the cocoa powder is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to the saucepan and stir constantly until the chocolate is melted and fully incorporated.
Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding a small amount of sugar, stirring until dissolved.
Remove the saucepan from heat and use a ladle to carefully pour the hot cocoa into mugs.
Top each mug of hot cocoa with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and mini marshmallows, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your decadent Deluxe Hot Cocoa Drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1958 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.4 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.1 g | 366% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 204 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 428 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.8 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 170.7 g | ||
| Protein | 29.7 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 717 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1738 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
