Hot Chocolate with Assorted Syrup Stir Ins
Warm up your winter nights with this indulgent Hot Chocolate with Assorted Syrup Stir-Ins. Creamy and luscious, this homemade hot chocolate combines whole milk, heavy cream, and melted semi-sweet chocolate chips for an ultra-rich base. Tailored to your taste, it features a trio of gourmet syrup options—caramel, hazelnut, and peppermint—allowing each cup to be uniquely customized for a perfect sip. Topped with velvety whipped cream, fluffy mini marshmallows, and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings, this recipe transforms a classic favorite into a festive, café-style treat. Quick and easy, it’s ready in just 15 minutes and serves as the ultimate comfort drink for cozy nights or holiday gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder
- 0.25 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Caramel syrup
- 2 tablespoons Hazelnut syrup
- 2 tablespoons Peppermint syrup
- 0.5 cups Whipped cream
- 0.25 cups Mini marshmallows
- 1 tablespoons Chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to steam, but do not let it boil.
Whisk in the cocoa powder and granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to the saucepan. Stir continuously until the chocolate chips melt completely and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Divide the hot chocolate evenly between two mugs.
Offer the caramel syrup, hazelnut syrup, and peppermint syrup as stir-in options. Each person can add 1-2 tablespoons of their preferred syrup directly to their mug and stir until combined.
Top each mug with whipped cream and garnish with mini marshmallows. Optionally, sprinkle chocolate shavings or sprinkles over the top for extra decadence.
Serve immediately and enjoy your personalized hot chocolate!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.9 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.4 g | 232% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 306 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.6 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 155.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.7 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 629 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 921 mg | 20% | |
*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.
