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Whipped Hot Chocolate
Whipped Hot Chocolate creates a rich, creamy drink by combining sweetened whipped cream flavored with hot chocolate mix and powdered sugar, spooned or piped atop warm milk. The whipped topping offers a light, fluffy texture that contrasts with the smooth hot milk beneath. This preparation can be served hot or chilled over ice, making it versatile for different preferences and seasons.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Servings:
2
Servings
Calories:
398 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Whipped Hot Chocolate Ingredients
- 1/4 cup hot chocolate mix
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream Needs to be cold!
- 1 cup milk
For Whipped Iced Hot Chocolate
- ice optional
Instructions
Whipped Hot Chocolate
- In a large cold bowl add cold whipping cream, hot chocolate mix and powdered sugar. Beat on high until the mixture begins to thicken. Keep beating until the mixture has soft peaks, or you can make an indent in it that holds it's shape.
- Warm the milk in the microwave until hot. (Warm works fine for kids.) Add 1/2 cup of milk to each glass.
- Place the whipped cream into a piping bag or strong zip-top style bag. Snip the corner of the bag with scissors and pipe a swirl over the warmed milk. Add mini marshmallows, chocolate bits or any other of your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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Whipped Iced Hot Chocolate
- In a large cold bowl add cold whipping cream, hot chocolate mix and powdered sugar. Beat on high until the mixture begins to thicken. Keep beating until the mixture has soft peaks, or you can make an indent in it that holds it's shape.
- Fill two glasses with ice and add ½ cup of milk to each cup.
- Place the whipped cream into a piping bag or strong zip-top style bag. Snip the corner of the bag with scissors and pipe a swirl over the iced milk. Add mini marshmallows, chocolate bits or any other of your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Chocolate milk can be used in place of plain milk for a richer hot chocolate.
- For dairy allergies, coconut milk works best as the base milk substitute for creaminess.
- Whipped coconut milk can replace heavy cream for a dairy-free whipped topping alternative.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2g
Calories
398kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
203mg
(8%)
Potassium
206mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
1072IU
(21%)
Calcium
192mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2g | |
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 1072IU | 21% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.