Vanilla Bean Infused Hot Chocolate
Cozy up with a luxurious mug of Vanilla Bean Infused Hot Chocolate, a decadent twist on a classic winter favorite. This indulgent recipe combines creamy whole milk, velvety heavy cream, and rich semi-sweet chocolate to create a lusciously smooth beverage. The star ingredient—fresh vanilla bean—adds a fragrant depth and delicate sweetness that elevates this comforting drink to gourmet status. A hint of sea salt enhances the chocolatey richness, while optional whipped cream and chocolate shavings provide a festive finishing touch. Perfect for chilly evenings, this 10-minute homemade hot chocolate is a delightful treat that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether you're entertaining guests or treating yourself, this recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 Vanilla bean
- 6 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate (finely chopped or chocolate chips)
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons Sea salt
- optional Whipped cream
- optional Chocolate shavings or sprinkles
Instructions
Pour the whole milk and heavy cream into a medium-sized saucepan and place it over medium heat.
Split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise using a sharp knife and scrape out the seeds. Add both the seeds and the pod to the saucepan.
Heat the milk mixture until it is hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the vanilla bean pod from the saucepan and discard it.
Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped semi-sweet chocolate, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and sea salt to the saucepan.
Whisk continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Taste the hot chocolate and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding more sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time.
Once the hot chocolate has reached your desired sweetness and texture, remove it from the heat.
Pour the vanilla bean infused hot chocolate into mugs.
Top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1908 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.4 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.6 g | 353% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 213 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 962 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.3 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 161.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.6 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.1 mcg | 41% | |
| Calcium | 979 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1763 mg | 38% | |
*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.
