Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream
A rich and cozy hot chocolate topped with a cloud of whipped cream and a sweet pink heart candy. Perfect for a chilly evening or a special treat.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 piece pink heart-shaped candy
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, whisk together the 2 cups milk, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, and 2 tbsp sugar over medium heat until the cocoa dissolves, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Add the 4 oz chocolate chips and 1 tsp vanilla extract, stirring constantly until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and steaming, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Pour the hot chocolate into two mugs, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 4
In a chilled bowl, whip the 1 cup heavy cream with a hand mixer on high speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Spoon or pipe the whipped cream generously over each mug of hot chocolate.
- 6
Top each with a pink heart-shaped candy and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- whisk
- mixing bowl
- hand mixer
- mugs
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