Christmas Hot Chocolate
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Christmas Hot Chocolate
Description
This Christmas Hot Chocolate recipe involves heating whole milk combined with sifted unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar over medium-low heat until warm and the ingredients are blended without boiling. Adding both semisweet and milk chocolate chips creates a creamy, luscious texture and complex chocolate taste upon melting completely into the milk. Vanilla extract enhances the flavor with a subtle aromatic note.
The preparation requires careful temperature control to prevent boiling, which can cause the hot chocolate to separate or curdle. Serving suggestions include topping with marshmallows, whipped cream, and seasonal sprinkles for a festive presentation and added texture contrast. This treat is suited for holiday gatherings or quiet evenings.
Using high-quality chocolate is recommended to improve the flavor. Whisking continuously during chocolate melting ensures smooth integration into the milk base.
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk whole
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder sifted, unsweetened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup milk chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- marshmallows garnishes such as
- Whipped Cream
- christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Place the milk, cocoa powder and sugar in a medium pot.
- Cook over medium low heat for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is warm and the cocoa and sugar are thoroughly incorporated. You want the milk to be at a light simmer, but do not boil it.
- Add the milk chocolate and semisweet chocolate, then cook for another 3-4 minutes, whisking continuously.
- After the chocolate has fully melted into the milk, add the vanilla extract. Cook for 1 minute.
- Serve the hot chocolate in mugs topped with whatever garnishes you like.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate chips such as Guittard or Ghirardelli for best flavor and texture.
- Maintain a gentle simmer without boiling to avoid curdling or separation of the hot chocolate.
- Whisk continuously while melting chocolate to achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 404kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 640mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 412IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 328mg | 33% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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