Triple Chocolate Amaretto Hot Cocoa
So now that it's getting colder, I wanted to post a hot cocoa recipe, but turn it up a notch. First, I added some amaretto to make it a little more "grownup." Then I put homemade chocolate whipped cream on top and finished it off with shaved dark chocolate, hence the triple threat.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 442kcal
Ingredients
For the Hot Chocolate
- 4 cups milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup Amaretto
For the Chocolate Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 teaspoons sugar
For the Topping
- 2 tablespoons of finely grated dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons of sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons of shredded coconut
Instructions
- Over low heat, warm 1 cup of milk. Add the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt and whisk until they are dissolved. Turn the heat up to medium, and add the remaining 3 cups of milk, stir until it is hot enough to serve. Take the pan off the heat and add the vanilla and Amaretto.
- To make the chocolate whipped cream, mix the cocoa with a couple tablespoons of the cream. Stir with a spoon, pressing out any lumps until you have a smooth chocolate paste. Add the remaining milk, and sugar, and beat with an electric mixer on high for 2-3 minutes until you have a nice peaky texture. You can refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
- Pour the hot chocolate into the serving cups. Spoon on a some of the chocolate whipped cream, then use a grater or zester to add some of the dark chocolate. Finish with a few slivers of almond and some shredded coconut.
Notes
If you're in a rush, feel free to use Reddi whip on your hot cocoa.
Nutrition
Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 849IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 1mg