Description
A rich and creamy hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, perfect for cozy winter evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the milk and heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped dark chocolate and sugar, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract off the heat.
- Cool the mixture for a minute or two to thicken.
- Whip the mixture with a hand mixer for 1-2 minutes until light and frothy.
- Serve in mugs topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, whipped chocolate, winter drinks, creamy beverages, decadent hot chocolate