Whipped Hot Chocolate
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Whipped Hot Chocolate
Description
This Whipped Hot Chocolate recipe relies on turning a dry hot chocolate mix into a stiff whipped cream by combining it with heavy cream. The whipped topping adds volume and creaminess different from just mixing hot chocolate powder into milk. Warming chocolate milk separately and then pouring it underneath the whipped topping creates a drink with warm and cold contrasts and a rich chocolate flavor.
Garnishes like mini marshmallows, chocolate sprinkles, and shavings enhance the chocolate experience with extra texture and sweetness. It’s a treat drink that offers a thick, creamy mouthfeel from the whipped chocolate and smooth warmth from the milk.
Using chocolate milk gives a deeper chocolate base, but plain milk can substitute if preferred, with the whipped topping ensuring a strong chocolate presence on top.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons hot chocolate mix dry
- 5 tablespoons heavy cream
- 3 cups chocolate milk
Garnish
- mini marshmallows
- chocolate sprinkles
- chocolate shavings
- mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk together the hot chocolate mix and heavy cream until stiff and creamy.
- In a small saucepan, heat chocolate milk over low heat until just warm.
- Pour warm milk into a tall glass.
- Top with whipped hot chocolate.
- Garnish as desired.
Notes
- Plain milk can be used instead of chocolate milk for the base, topped with the whipped hot chocolate for flavor contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 501 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 501kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 367mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 654mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 919IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 459mg | 46% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.