Halloween Orange Hot Chocolate
Warm up your Halloween celebrations with this spooktacular *Halloween Orange Hot Chocolate*! Infused with fragrant orange zest and rich semi-sweet chocolate, this creamy, citrusy twist on classic hot chocolate is as festive as it is indulgent. The optional orange food coloring transforms it into a vibrant Halloween treat, while whimsical toppings like whipped cream, orange sprinkles, and candy eyeballs add a playful, spooky touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this customizable, kid-friendly drink is perfect for cozying up during fall or serving at a haunted gathering. Elevate your Halloween festivities with this bewitching blend of flavors and fun!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 drops orange food coloring (optional)
- as needed for garnish whipped cream
- as needed orange sprinkles (optional garnish)
- as needed candy eyeballs (optional garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, and orange zest.
Stir the mixture occasionally and heat until it begins to steam, but do not let it boil.
Reduce the heat to low and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark cocoa powder, and granulated sugar.
Whisk constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Stir in the vanilla extract and, if desired, add three drops of orange food coloring to achieve a festive orange hue.
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the hot chocolate through a fine mesh sieve to remove the orange zest for a smoother texture.
Pour the orange hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream.
For Halloween flair, garnish with orange sprinkles and candy eyeballs on top of the whipped cream.
Serve immediately and enjoy this spooktacular treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.1 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.5 g | 462% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 333 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 359 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.9 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 173.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.1 mcg | 41% | |
| Calcium | 929 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1332 mg | 28% | |
*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.
