Christmas Hot Chocolate

This delightful drink is a cross between Italian hot chocolate and the regular cocoa we know - thick, velvety, and very creamy, with the finishing touch provided by sugar sprinkles and whipped cream with a dash of popular cream liqueur. Pure indulgence!

Details

  • Preparation Time: 5 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 5 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 250 ml Milk, whole milk

  • 50 g chocolate, dark

  • 1 spoon Cocoa, powdered, unsweetened

  • 1 spoon Sugar, brown

  • 2 teaspoons Koruzni škrob

  • 1 pinch Spices, cinnamon, ground

  • 100 ml Sweet cream

  • 1 teaspoon Powdered sugar

  • 2 spoons Alcohol, Liqueur, Crème de Menthe

  • pieces Cocoa, powdered, unsweetened

  • pieces Sugar, white

Steps

  1. Coarsely chop the chocolate with a sharp knife. In a small bowl, smoothly mix two teaspoons of cornstarch and one tablespoon of water.

  2. Whip the sweet cream with a hand whisk or electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and pour in the cream liqueur, then mix everything well to create a uniform cream.

  3. Place a pot of milk on the stove. Add the chocolate, cocoa, a pinch of cinnamon, and brown sugar. Heat slowly over low heat, stirring with a hand whisk or spatula until the milk becomes frothy and small bubbles start to form on the sides of the pot.

  4. Slowly mix the cornstarch and water mixture into the hot milk. Cook the hot chocolate over moderate heat, stirring constantly, for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens appropriately. In the end, you should have a shiny, velvety, and medium-thick mixture.

  5. Pour the hot chocolate into a cup. Garnish it with whipped cream, sugar sprinkles, and cocoa. Serve the prepared drink immediately.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 454.41 kcal
  • Fat: 14.95 g
    • Saturated Fat: 8.97 g
  • Carbohydrates: 60.79 g
    • Sugars: 43.85 g
  • Protein: 2.99 g
  • Fiber: 4.98 g