Description
This Whipped Hot Chocolate recipe creates a deliciously creamy and fluffy hot chocolate beverage topped with light whipped chocolate. Perfect for a cozy treat, it combines powdered hot chocolate mix, heavy whipping cream, and chocolate milk to deliver a rich, comforting drink garnished optionally with marshmallows or shaved chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 TBSP powdered hot chocolate mix
- 5 TBSP heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup chocolate milk
Optional Garnishes
- Marshmallows
- Shaved chocolate
Instructions
- Mix Whipping Cream and Hot Chocolate Mix: In a small mixing bowl, combine 5 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream with 2 tablespoons of powdered hot chocolate mix, ensuring the ingredients are well blended.
- Whisk to Fluffy Consistency: Use a whisk or an electric mixer to beat the mixture until it forms a light and fluffy whipped chocolate topping.
- Heat Chocolate Milk: Pour ¾ cup of chocolate milk into a microwave-safe container and heat it in the microwave for 2 minutes or until it reaches your desired temperature. Adjust time based on microwave wattage and preference, especially for children preferring warm instead of hot chocolate.
- Assemble the Drink: Spoon the whipped chocolate mixture generously on top of the heated chocolate milk.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, top with marshmallows or shaved chocolate for added sweetness and texture, then enjoy your whipped hot chocolate.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy whipping cream and chocolate milk with coconut cream and almond milk versions.
- Use a hand mixer or stand mixer for easier and quicker whipping of the cream.
- Adjust the amount of hot chocolate mix to modify sweetness and chocolate intensity.
- Heat chocolate milk slowly in the microwave to avoid boiling over.
- This recipe yields approximately 2 cups of whipped hot chocolate beverage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
