How can you make hot chocolate even better?!
How can you make hot chocolate even better?
Ultimate hot chocolate ideas:
add whip cream. what else?
Answers:
Drop in an Andes Candies or some other chocolate mint, and make sure you stir it up so it's not just sludge. YUM.
marshmellows melted when you put them on top???
if over 21 or of legal drinking age in your home area you could always add a shot of peppermint schnapps or a shot of Ameretto or any other liquer that you might be fond of
A little Cool Whip on top.
You can add some Kaluha or Irish Cream. Oh, and the best thing to eat with hot chocolate is a fresh churro. It's a mexican fried dough rolled into cinnamon and sugar. Sorry I don't have the recipe.
A lttle Rum Or chocolate Liqouor
Use 1/2 100% Homogized Milk and 1/2 CREAM!
Easy, don't use those packets of mixes that tell you to add hot WATER, use hot MILK instead or even better hot 1/2 and 1/2 and then add the mini marshmallows, a coffee type of liquid flavoring (or if you are of age the liquor of your choice, such as Irish Creme types) whipped cream and a bit of Cinnamon or nutmeg on top....MMMMMMM, good!
Mexican Hot Chocolate
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 oz unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbs instant coffee crystals
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 cup water
2 cups milk
Whipped cream
PREPARATION:
In a saucepan, mix chocolate, sugar, coffee, cinnamon and water. Heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir constantly. Simmer for about 4 minutes, while stirring. Add milk and heat through without boiling.Remove from heat and whisk until foamy. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
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Chocolate Caliente
INGREDIENTS:
4 squares Baker's chocolate
2 cups milk, skim
3 drops of vanilla
Cinnamon
Ground cloves
PREPARATION:
Break up the chocolate and melt in a saucepan with the milk and vanilla. Don't let it boil. Whisk until foamy and pour into mugs. Top with a pinch of cinnamon and a pinch of cloves.
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President's Hot Chocolate
INGREDIENTS:
6 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tbs sugar
2 1/2 cups milk
2 1/2 cups light cream
1/2 tsp vanilla
Cinnamon, whipped cream and orange zest
PREPARATION:
Add sugar and cocoa to milk and heat in a saucepan until dissolved. Add the cream, cinnamon and vanilla. Heat until almost boiling. Mix well and serve, topped with whipped cream and a bit of orange zest.
Whip cream anda cinnamon stick! YUM.
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I like christmastime hot cocoa, with marshmallows and a candy cane in it. You know what could make it prettier is crushed candy canes on top of the whipped cream.
How about butterscotch syrup or a little cherry syrup inside? That sounds good too. Or whip up some peppermint whipped cream or peppermint marshmallows. I know about this site that sells specialty marshmallows, it looks wonderful though I haven't ordered any before. I am sure these would make a very delicious hot chocolate treat!http://www.plushpuffs.com/
**President Style Hot Chocolate
1/2 cup Light Cream
1/2 t. Vanilla (or more)
Pinch of Cinnamon Powder (optional)
Whipped Cream
Orange Zest
Mix cocoa, salt, and sugar.
Add milk. Heat to dissolve.
Add light cream, cinnamon, vanilla. Heat to just under boiling.
Mix very well and pour into warm mug.
Top with whipped cream, cocoa powder, and fine orange zest.
****If you are 21 and want a warmer upper with a little kick...
1 oz Kahlua? coffee liqueur
5 oz hot cocoa
1 tbsp whipped cream
1 tsp sugar
Combine kahlua and cocoa in an irish coffee cup, and sweeten to taste. Top with cream, sprinkle with grated chocolate, and serve.
****Godiva Devilishly-Hot Hot Chocolate...u don't have to use the white Chocolate Liqeur if you want virgin
Hot Chocolate:
4 bars (1.5 ounces each) Godiva Dark Chocolate, chopped
1 cup water
3 cups whole milk - instead use 2 cups of White Chocolate Godiva Liqeur
8 whole cloves
4 cinnamon sticks
Dash cayenne pepper
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cayenne Whipped Cream:
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch cayenne pepper
Make the hot chocolate:
1. Place chocolate and water in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium (50% power) 1 minute. Stir. Microwave 1 minute more or until chocolate softens. Stir until smooth. Let cool.
2. Combine milk, cloves, cinnamon sticks and cayenne pepper in saucepan. Warm milk mixture over medium heat until bubbles form around edge of pan.
3. Whisk chocolate mixture into milk. Add sugar and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain mixture, reserving cinnamon sticks. Rinse cinnamon sticks, pat dry and set aside for garnish.
4. Return mixture to saucepan and stir in cream. Over low heat, heat to simmer. Stir in vanilla extract.
Make the cayenne whipped cream:
Combine all ingredients in bowl and whisk until stiff peaks form. Pour hot chocolate into four mugs. Serve immediately topped with Cayenne Whipped Cream and cinnamon stick.
Marshmallows are really good in hot chocolate.
put whipped cream and make it on the stove with milk NOT WATER!!!!
MARSHMALLOWS