Orange Hot Chocolate
Cozy up with a luxurious mug of Orange Hot Chocolate, where rich, velvety dark chocolate meets the bright, zesty flavor of fresh orange. This decadent recipe blends whole milk and heavy cream for a creamy base, while a touch of orange zest and orange extract adds a vibrant citrus twist to this classic winter drink. Sweetened with just the right amount of granulated sugar and finished with a hint of vanilla, this homemade hot chocolate is both indulgent and refreshing. Elevate your presentation with a dollop of whipped cream and elegant orange peel curls for a café-worthy treat. Perfect for chilly evenings, this easy, 15-minute recipe offers a comforting fusion of chocolate and citrus in every sip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 4 oz dark chocolate (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest (freshly grated)
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp orange extract
- whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- orange peel curls (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is steaming but not boiling.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar. Whisk continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the orange zest, vanilla extract, and orange extract. Continue to heat for 1–2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Do not let the mixture boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully pour the orange hot chocolate into mugs.
Top with whipped cream, if desired, and garnish with orange peel curls for an extra touch of elegance.
Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, citrusy treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.4 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.0 g | 295% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 189 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 258 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.7 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 106.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 695 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1568 mg | 33% | |
*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.
