5.0 from 12 votes
Starbucks Hot Chocolate
You can make rich and delicious Starbucks Hot Chocolate at home with this easy copycat recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 633 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Chocolate Ganache
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 4 ounces heavy cream
Hot Chocolate
- 4 ounces milk
- 2 tablespoons Whipped Cream optional topping
- 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup optional topping
Instructions
Chocolate Ganache
- Heat the chocolate and heavy cream in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir.
- If needed, microwave the mixture for another 10 to 15 seconds and stir again to ensure the chocolate is fully melted. Stir until it is smooth.
- Store the ganache in your refrigerator when not using. Bring it to room temperature before using it to make hot chocolate.
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Hot Chocolate
- Steam milk by heating it in the microwave until hot (180°F). Do not let it boil.
- Pour the hot steamed milk into a jar, seal the jar with a lid, and shake the jar vigorously until the milk has increased in size.
- Add 4 ounces of chocolate ganache and stir until well blended.
- Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired.
Notes
- You can use semi-sweet chocolate bars or chips for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
633kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
84mg
(4%)
Potassium
543mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
1076IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
206mg
(21%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 633
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 633kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 543mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 1076IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 206mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.