Description
A cozy and indulgent whipped hot chocolate topped with a fluffy chocolate cloud, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2–3 tablespoons cocoa mix (unsweetened or sweetened)
- 2 cups chocolate milk (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, chocolate shavings, marshmallows, cocoa dust, chocolate syrup
- Optional: pinch of salt, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, pinch of espresso powder, flavored cocoa, cinnamon or cayenne
Instructions
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 10–15 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream into the chilled bowl and add 2-3 tablespoons cocoa mix.
- Whip on medium speed until soft peaks form, adding optional salt and vanilla extract if desired.
- Continue whipping until stiff peaks are formed. Be careful not to overwhip.
- Warm chocolate milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat or in a microwave.
- Pour warm chocolate milk into mugs, filling about three-quarters full.
- Spoon the whipped chocolate topping over the warm milk.
- Add optional toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Whipped topping is best enjoyed immediately, but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Always chill your tools for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Whipping and Heating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: whipped hot chocolate, cozy drink, chocolate dessert, winter treat, easy hot chocolate