Homemade Chocolate Liqueur
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Homemade Chocolate Liqueur
Description
This Homemade Chocolate Liqueur recipe starts by whisking cocoa powder and sugar into milk and heavy cream, ensuring a smooth blend without lumps. The mixture is heated to a slow boil while stirring frequently to dissolve the cocoa and sugar thoroughly and develop a mellow chocolate flavor. After cooling completely, vodka is incorporated to add a spirited warmth and preserve the drink. The liqueur is then refrigerated until chilled and shaken before serving.
The texture is creamy and the flavor is deeply chocolatey but not overly sweet thanks to the balance of cocoa and sugar. Alcohol content is moderate, with vodka providing a clean finish to the richness. It can be enjoyed on its own over ice or used to enhance dessert recipes, coffee drinks, or cocktails.
Making chocolate liqueur at home allows control over sweetness and cocoa intensity compared to store-bought versions, with fresh ingredients ensuring full flavor. Shaking well before serving helps remix any settled cocoa.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk 2% or whole
- ⅞ cup unsweetened cocoa powder dutch processed, good quality brand
- ⅔ cup vodka good quality
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1¼ cups heavy cream whipping or whole
Instructions
- In a large pot whisk together the sugar and cocoa, then add the milk and cream combine well.
- When the mixture it is well combined place the pot over medium heat, stirring continuously, bring to a boil and slow boil for 5 minutes, whisking often.
- Remove from heat and let cool. Once it is cool add the vodka and mix to combine completely. Pour into a bottle and refrigerate until really cold, about three hours, shake well before serving. Delicious served over ice too. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78951 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 789.51kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 106.12g | 35% |
| Protein | 9.11g | 18% |
| Fat | 32.44g | 50% |
| Saturated Fat | 20.13g | 101% |
| Cholesterol | 111.33mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 88.95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 507.68mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6.25g | 25% |
| Sugar | 93.71g | 187% |
| Vitamin A | 1213.67IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0.68mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 214.03mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.61mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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