Description
A rich and creamy hot cocoa with a kick of espresso, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups milk (can be dairy-free)
- 1/4 – 1/3 cup condensed milk (more or less, depending on preference)
- 4 tbsp 100% cocoa powder (not hot chocolate mix)
- 1 shot espresso (optional but a must try)
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Once the milk is warm, stir in cocoa powder and condensed milk. Stir until well incorporated.
- Finally, stir in espresso shot, cover, and lower heat to a simmer.
- Once hot cocoa is almost to a boil, remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a festive touch, consider adding marshmallow snowmen as seen in photos.
- Top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint.
- Use a cinnamon stick for stirring while you drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg