Description
A rich and creamy whipped hot chocolate topped with fluffy whipped cream, perfect for cozy nights and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk: Whole milk or milk alternative (almond, oat, etc.)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream: For the fluffy whipped topping.
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder: High-quality cocoa for the best flavor.
- 1/4 cup sugar: Adjust to taste; can use granulated, brown, or sugar substitute.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Adds depth of flavor.
- A pinch of salt: Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
- Additional whipped cream: For topping.
- Cocoa powder: For dusting on top.
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Prepare the whipped topping by whipping the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Make the hot chocolate base by heating the milk and mixing cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl. Combine with warm milk.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs, top with whipped cream, and dust with cocoa powder. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness according to your preference.
- For a vegan version, substitute dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives.
- Experiment with spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: whipped hot chocolate, hot chocolate recipe, cozy drink, chocolate beverage