Perfect Espresso Hot Chocolate Recipe
Espresso Hot Chocolate is your regular hot chocolate with a shot of espresso coffee. Make this comforting drink this winter for some holiday cheer and a caffeine boost.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk (full-fat milk) or you can use skim,-low fat, or plant-based milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened heavy cream
- ½ cup brown sugar or you can use any other sweetener that you like
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 shots espresso or ½ cup strongly brewed coffee
Instructions
- Add milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, and cocoa powder into a pan and mix well to combine.
- Cook on medium heat until the milk boils. Stir frequently to avoid scorching at the bottom of the pan.
- Add chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and espresso, and cook until the chocolate chips dissolve and the hot chocolate is thick and creamy. Stir frequently.
- Pour the hot chocolate into serving mugs.
- Note – You can pass the hot chocolate through a fine-mesh strainer if it has a few fat globules.
- Garnish with whipped cream, marshmallows, and a sprinkling of instant coffee powder, and serve immediately.
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Notes
My recipe serves 4 but it can be easily doubled or tripled.
Nutrition
Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 703mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 616IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 391mg | Iron: 2mg
