Tennessee Hot Chocolate
Warm up your winter evenings with a mug of rich and indulgent Tennessee Hot Chocolate—where velvety dark chocolate meets the bold kick of Tennessee whiskey, creating a perfectly balanced treat for grown-ups. This decadent drink blends whole milk and heavy cream for a luxuriously creamy base, enhanced by bittersweet chocolate, a hint of cinnamon, and unsweetened cocoa for deep, warming flavors. Finished with a splash of vanilla and a generous pour of whiskey, this elevated hot chocolate is comforting yet sophisticated. Top it off with a dollop of whipped cream, dark chocolate shavings, and a dusting of cinnamon for a truly show-stopping presentation. Ready in just 15 minutes, this two-serving recipe is perfect for cozy nights, entertaining, or simply treating yourself to a touch of Southern-inspired indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 4 oz Bittersweet dark chocolate (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Tennessee whiskey
- optional, for topping Whipped cream
- optional, for garnish Dark chocolate shavings
- optional, for garnish Ground cinnamon
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is warmed through but not boiling.
Lower the heat to medium-low and whisk in the chopped dark chocolate, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and ground cinnamon. Continue whisking until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth, approximately 3-4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and Tennessee whiskey.
Taste the hot chocolate and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed.
Divide the hot chocolate evenly between two mugs.
Top with whipped cream, dark chocolate shavings, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Tennessee Hot Chocolate while warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.9 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.0 g | 295% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 184 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 258 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.6 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.6 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 715 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1555 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.
