Whipped Hot Chocolate
A cozy and indulgent drink that combines rich hot chocolate with fluffy whipped cream, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
For the hot chocolate
- 1 cup hot milk Use any milk of your choice
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder Use high-quality cocoa for best flavor
- 1 tablespoon sugar Adjust sweetness to taste
For the whipped cream
- 1 cup heavy cream Chilled for better whipping
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder For extra chocolate flavor
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Toppings
- to taste chocolate syrup For drizzling on top
Instructions
Preparation
- Pour one cup of hot milk into a cozy mug.
- Add one tablespoon of cocoa powder to the hot milk and stir gently until completely dissolved.
- Stir in one tablespoon of sugar, ensuring it blends seamlessly into the liquid.
Whipping the cream
- In a large bowl, pour one cup of heavy cream.
- Whisk the cream vigorously until it thickens, forming soft peaks.
- Gently fold in two tablespoons of cocoa powder into the whipped cream.
- Add one tablespoon of sugar to the whipped cream and mix until just combined.
Assembly
- Pour the rich chocolate base carefully into a new mug, allowing it to fill halfway.
- Spoon the whipped chocolate cream generously over the hot chocolate, creating a mountain of sweetness.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the whipped cream, letting it cascade down into the hot chocolate below.
Notes
If your whipped cream isn’t forming soft peaks, make sure to use chilled heavy cream and a cold mixing bowl. Quality ingredients significantly elevate the flavor.