Description
This creamy hot chocolate with whipped cream is the ultimate winter comfort drink. Rich, velvety, and topped with fluffy whipped cream, it’s perfect for cozy nights and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For Hot Chocolate:
- 2 cups whole milk (or plant-based alternative)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or finely chopped chocolate)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For Hot Chocolate:
- In a medium saucepan, combine milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium-low until steaming (don’t let it boil).
- Whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and melt them fully, whisking continuously.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
For Whipped Cream:
- Chill a mixing bowl and whisk for 15 minutes before whipping.
- Combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in the chilled bowl.
- Beat with an electric mixer or hand whisk until soft peaks form.
To Serve:
Pour hot chocolate into mugs. Top generously with whipped cream. Garnish with cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, or marshmallows if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (with whipped cream)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg