The best hot chocolate recipes - 11 recipes
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Raw Hot Chocolate
By gocatgo
![Raw Hot Chocolate](/media/6a/7d/19e82ffd8703ec3986d9bbd681d616a31892.jpg/rh/raw-hot-chocolate.jpg)
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Servings 3
Preparation time 50
Cooking time 60
- 1/2 cup dry buckwheat
- 3 cup water
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1/2 cup agave syrup
Without actually cooking, if blended on high for a few minutes anything will warm up
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Adult Peppermint Hot Chocolate
![Adult Peppermint Hot Chocolate](/media/9a/45/28528095b7731ffbe6bf1fa543a7fac8e84a.jpg/tsp/adult-peppermint-hot-chocolate.jpg)
By KDCooks
Great for a holiday party or just a fun night at home, this delicious hot chocolate is spiked with chocolate liqueu...
- 6 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup chocolate liqueur
- 1/4 cup peppermint schnapps
- 2 (12-ounce) bags dark chocolate chips
- whipped cream. for garnish
- candy canes, crushed for garnish
Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate
![Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate](/media/c2/c3/ce104d9bc0d2c06d1d8dab25bcd377c6b318.jpg/tsp/coconut-milk-hot-chocolate.jpg)
By PineyCook
This vegan hot chocolate recipe is the perfect way to indulge during the holiday season or really any time you need...
- 1 (15-ounce) can lite coconut milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, about 2-ounces
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- small pinch of salt to taste
- homemade whipped cream, optional to garnish
- coconut milk whipped cream, optional to garnish
- marshmallows, optional to garnish
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
![Peppermint Hot Chocolate](/media/2d/fc/e0135ee558be9db2d19aece90b1b2d059eaa.jpg/tsp/peppermint-hot-chocolate.jpg)
By carmen-2
Peppermint Hot Chocolate is one of our favorite treats during the holidays
- 2 cups of milk
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups of semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract
- whipped cream, for garnish
- crushed candy cane, for garnish
Slow-cooker Sea Salt Caramel Hot Chocolate
![Slow-cooker Sea Salt Caramel Hot Chocolate](/media/f0/cc/123c159fb0d6622bda11cc416ab66ce75849.jpg/tsp/slow-cooker-sea-salt-caramel-hot-chocolate.jpg)
By DeliciouslyDished
This recipe has combined the ease of the slow-cooker with the vibrant, rich flavors of sea salt, caramel, and choco...
- 2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramels, unwrapped
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- whipping cream, optional for garnish
- caramel ice cream sauce topping, optional for garnish
Christmas Eve Creamy Slow-Cooker Hot Chocolate
![Christmas Eve Creamy Slow-Cooker Hot Chocolate](/media/10/e8/6de5baff16f7830cf7cad0d9133bf00cf454.jpg/tsp/christmas-eve-creamy-slow-cooker-hot-chocolate.jpg)
By á-5050
Rich, thick and creamy Hot Chocolate with a dash of vanilla made in a Crockpot
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 6 cups of milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crockpot Coconut Hot Chocolate.
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By DreiFromBK
This is the creamiest, thickest, richest, most luxurious hot chocolate I have ever tasted
- 4 (13-ounce) cans full-fat coconut milk
- 2 (14-ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
- 8 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup dutch process cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons coconut extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked or shredded coconut
- Frosting to rim the mugs
- Whipped cream or coconut whipped cream for topping
- Marshmallows for topping
Red Velvet Hot Chocolate with Cream Cheese & Whipped Cream
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By á-46561
Red velvet hot chocolate with cream cheese and whipped cream is fun! Top with candy canes or holiday candies of you...
- 2 cups Friendly Farms 2% Milk
- 3 cups Friendly Farms Heavy Whipping Cream, divided
- 2 teaspoons Tuscan Garden White Vinegar
- 2-1/2 teaspoons Stonemill Essentials Pure Vanilla, divided
- 1 cup Baker's Corner Granulated Sugar
- 6 tablespoons Baker's Corner Baking Cocoa*
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon Stonemill Essentials Iodized Salt
- 2 ounces Happy Farms Cream Cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup Baker's Corner Powdered Sugar
Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate" Hot Cocoa Recipe
![Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate Hot Cocoa Recipe](/media/b1/e3/2821817bfcf9266fce2e0927416d9ae0b5e2.jpg/tsp/hersheys-perfectly-chocolate-hot-cocoa-recipe.jpg)
By á-30663
This perfectly creamy, rich hot cocoa is best paired with a blanket and a book by the fire
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups (1 quart) milk
- 1/3 cup hot water
- Dash salt
- 1/4 cup Hershey's Cocoa
- Miniature marshmallows or sweetened whipped cream (optional)
- 1/2 cup sugar
Christmas Eve Creamy Crock Pot Hot Chocolate
![Christmas Eve Creamy Crock Pot Hot Chocolate](/media/8c/67/a3585e78f1a93c88ca4f7025c1c01616d5e9.jpg/tsp/christmas-eve-creamy-crock-pot-hot-chocolate.jpg)
By DeliciouslyDished
Every Christmas eve our family enjoys a delicious mug of hot and creamy hot chocolate
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 6 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Homemade Hot Chocolate
![Homemade Hot Chocolate](/media/76/a6/5da2f6a2b1f3c93665d53fedd005d5f6b420.jpg/tsp/homemade-hot-chocolate.jpg)
By Gazelle
Cozy up with your significant other and a couple mugs of Homemade Hot Chocolate this holiday season
- HOT CHOCOLATE:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2-ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 teaspoons light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoon cocoa powder
- pinch of kosher salt
- WHIPPED CREAM:
- 1/3 cup heavy cream, cold
Hot Chocolate on a Stick
![Hot Chocolate on a Stick](/media/2c/6b/af89ceb3cbd003c4cfd9d8afccb8e39d647c./tsp/hot-chocolate-on-a-stick.png)
By á-81356
Hot Chocolate on a Stick is the best way to show someone you care and they're super simple to make
- 8-ounces dark chocolate, broken into pieces
- 3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
- 6 to 8 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 2 to 3 candy canes, crushed
- 8 wooden spoons, wooden sticks, or skewers
- marshmallows, for garnish
- milk of your choice, about 1 cup for each hot chocolate
Columbian Hot Chocolate with Cheese
![Columbian Hot Chocolate with Cheese](/media/26/65/78a63b181fd373f0960ec78ec7db4f5097c7.jpg/tsp/columbian-hot-chocolate-with-cheese.jpg)
By lorik
This hot chocolate recipe is something you just have to try
- 1 bar of Colombian chocolate
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 sweet cloves
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups of queso fresco cheese, about 0.5-pounds
RumChata Hot Chocolate
![RumChata Hot Chocolate](/media/0e/7c/cf426781936501c5333574ce7b5c07ed9a9e.jpg/tsp/rumchata-hot-chocolate.jpg)
By rrxing
This hot chocolate recipe is the perfect way to warm you up during those frigid holiday months
- 2-ounces 2-ounces RumChata
- 1 1 1 (0.71-ounce) individual package of hot chocolate mix
- spiced rum, optional
65-Calorie 2 “Point” Peppermint Mocha – Including the Whip!
![65-Calorie 2 “Point” Peppermint Mocha – Including the Whip!](/media/c5/98/0f32b0d721f8dbde8abc07d8fb0affe9e035.jpg/tsp/65-calorie-2-point-peppermint-mocha-including-the-whip.jpg)
By carvalhohm
Keep warm and guilt free with this low cal version of peppermint mocha topped with whipped cream
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (Hershey’s brand Special Dark works best)
- 2 tablespoons no-calorie sweetener (or 3 packets)
- 1/4 rounded teaspoon cornstarch
- 2/3 cup warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee, optional
- 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons light whipped cream (from aerosol can)
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