Hot Cocoa
Creamy Hot Chocolate Recipe
If you want to indulge in a rich and creamy cup of hot cocoa, then this is the recipe for you.
I always make hot cocoa to sip while we decorate the Christmas tree, so I really wanted the perfect recipe. I was unable to find something that seemed special enough to make for the occasion. I decided to play around with a recipe, determined to perfect it. Three winters later, I finally found the perfect flavor and texture.
Cook Time
Cook time: 7 min
Ready in: 7 min
Yields: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 4 cups plant-based milk
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- With a whisk, mix unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, and water in a saucepan until smooth.
- Continuing to stir, heat over medium heat until mixture comes to a simmer. Reduce heat, simmer, and stir until sugar has dissolved (approximately two minutes).
- Stir in milk. Mixture may become thick. Stir until smooth. Heat until milk becomes very hot. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat. Add coconut milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
Nutritional Info
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 10 oz | |
| Calories | 288 |
| Calories from Fat | 99 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Fat 11 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat 7 g | 35% |
| Unsaturated fat 4 g | |
| Carbohydrates 41 g | 14% |
| Sugar 37 g | |
| Fiber 2 g | 8% |
| Protein 10 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol 40 mg | 13% |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
Tips
- If you prefer a sweeter hot cocoa, add 1/4 cup of sugar
- Replace the sugar with a sweetener to reduce calories
- If you do not have heavy cream on hand or want to reduce calories, replace the cream with half and half or milk
- For additional flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- For a vegan friendly version, replace the milk and cream with a vegan friendly milk, such as soy milk or almond milk
Suggested Recipe
- Single Cup Hot Cocoa
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