Christmas Hot Chocolate
Servings 4
This Christmas hot chocolate is made with just three ingredients and is thick, creamy and rich, making it perfect for the holidays. It can also be made paleo and vegan.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces (340 grams or 1 1/2 cups) evaporated milk canned
- 2/3 cup (113 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
optional add-ins:
- 1-2 tablespoons Kahlua or another liqueur such as Frangelico or Amaretto and / or 1/2-1 teaspoon espresso powder
- milk to thin it down a bit
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the evaporated milk and chocolate.
- Continue stirring until melted – about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients. Let sit for 5 minutes and then serve. If it's too rich and thick, add milk to taste. This can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Notes
- This recipe yields 2 cups (450 ml), so about 4 servings.
- For a paleo, vegan and dairy-free version - you can make this with canned coconut milk or half cashew milk (or whatever you like) and half canned coconut milk if you don't want it so rich. Make sure to use vegan/paleo-friendly chocolate. When using Hu Gems, I had to add 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons of maple syrup to make the hot chocolate sweet enough for me, but note that I do not like dark chocolate.
- Adapted from thick and rich homemade hot cocoa on Sing For Your Supper.
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 609kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 15gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 187mgPotassium: 859mgFiber: 5gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 437IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 481mgIron: 4mgNet Carbs: 47
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