Polar Express Hot Chocolate
This is Christmas in a mug, complete with so much whipped cream because, ’tis the magic of the season!
Servings: 4
Calories: 474kcal
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups half and half or whole milk
- 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chopped dark or milk chocolate
- 2-3 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream, and lots more for serving
- flaky salt
Instructions
Stove
- 1. Add the milk, chocolate chips, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, hazelnut, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt to a small pot. Place over medium-low heat and stir until the milk is scalding but not boiling. Stir in the whipped cream2. Once the hot cocoa is steaming, whisk it well, then pour it into a mug and dollop with whipped cream - a lot of whipped cream. Drink and enjoy!
Microwave
- 1. In a glass measuring cup, combine the milk, chocolate chips, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, hazelnut, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt. Microwave on high power for one minute. Whisk to combine, and add the whipped cream. Microwave one more minute, or until steaming.2. Pour into a mug and dollop with whipped cream - a lot of whipped cream. Drink and enjoy!
Crockpot
- 1. Add the milk, chocolate chips, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, hazelnut, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt to the bowl of your crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Switch to warm until ready to serve, up to 2 more hours. Stir in the whipped cream before serving.
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Nutrition
Calories: 474kcal
