Best 9 Creamy Hot Chocolate Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort drink with our Creamy Hot Chocolate recipe, a symphony of rich chocolate flavors enveloped in a velvety smooth texture. This classic beverage is elevated with the addition of heavy cream, creating a luscious and decadent treat. For those seeking a vegan alternative, we present our delectable Vegan Hot Chocolate, crafted with creamy plant-based milk and rich cocoa powder. Elevate your hot chocolate experience with our Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors, or satisfy your sweet tooth with our decadent Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate, infused with the refreshing essence of peppermint.

These recipes cater to diverse preferences, ensuring there's a perfect hot chocolate for every palate. Whether you're seeking a classic indulgence, a plant-based delight, or a unique flavor twist, our curated selection promises an unforgettable hot chocolate journey.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY GOURMET HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Gourmet Hot Chocolate Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: whole milk, heavy cream, powdered sugar, espresso powder, 72% dark chocolate, whipped cream

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Drinks

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups whole milk
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar, or to taste
½ teaspoon espresso powder
8 oz 72% dark chocolate
whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • In a 1.5-quart saucepan over medium heat, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and espresso powder until hot.
  • Small bubbles will appear around the edges and the mixture may start to steam. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
  • Turn heat to low and stir in chopped chocolate until melted completely.
  • Serve warm, topped with whipped cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 30 grams

CREAMY WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE



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Craving white chocolate? If so, this silky white chocolate drink is for you. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor, Culinary

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups half-and-half cream
1-1/2 cups white baking chips (9 ounces)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
Optional: Additional melted white baking chips, sprinkles, sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat cream over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan (do not boil). Remove from the heat; whisk in the chocolate, vanilla and salt until smooth. Return to the heat; cook and stir until heated through. If desired, dip rim of mugs into melted chips then sprinkles. Pour drinking chocolate into mugs; top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 36g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

'THE POLAR EXPRESS' CREAMY HOT CHOCOLATE



'The Polar Express' Creamy Hot Chocolate image

Really creamy hot chocolate. Yum!

Provided by KeshaS

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Hot Chocolate Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups milk
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine milk, chocolate chips, condensed milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a slow cooker set to Low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 hours. Let cool until safe to drink, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 85.1 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 179.4 mg, Sugar 46.2 g

CREAMY HOT WHITE CHOCOLATE



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We enjoy this hot beverage all year long, but especially around the holidays. It's a tasty change of pace from traditional hot chocolate. -Karen Riordan, Fern Creek, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups half-and-half cream, divided
1-1/3 cups white baking chips
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
3 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine 1/2 cup cream, chips, cinnamon sticks, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted. Stir in remaining cream; heat through. Discard cinnamon sticks. Stir in vanilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 27g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

RICH AND CREAMY HOT CHOCOLATE



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Make and share this Rich and Creamy Hot Chocolate recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AaliyahsAaronsMum

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into pieces
1 1/2-2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 -2 tablespoon sugar
1 cup double cream
2 cups full-cream milk
1 cinnamon stick (optional)
1 cup double cream, whipped to stiff peak

Steps:

  • In a heavy-based saucepan, add in the broken pieces of chocolate and double cream and over medium heat, stir continously till melted.
  • Add in the cocoa powder, sugar, milk and cinnamon stick (if using) and whisk continously till it comes to boil.
  • Then, take it off heat and gently fold in the whipped double cream till smooth.
  • Re-heat again and whisk vigourously to make it frothy.
  • Pour into mugs and sprinkle cocoa powder on top.
  • Enjoy!

TRULY AMAZING CREAMY HOT CHOCOLATE



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Sometimes I am given to exaggeration here, waxing rhapsodic over the wonderfulness of a recipe. Here I am actually understating how truly amazing this hot chocolate is. I found the recipe in an old Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk brochure, and when it's cold outside and there are lot of people who need warming up, this is truly the hot chocolate to make!

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Beverages

Time 7m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 1/2 cups hot water

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine all the ingredients except for the hot water.
  • Place over a medium flame, then slowly stir in the hot water.
  • Heat through, stirring occasionally.
  • I like to top my cup of cocoa with a dash of cinnamon.

CREAMY PUMPKIN HOT CHOCOLATE (VEGAN)



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Seeing the popularity of Recipe #395033, I decided to make up my own vegan hot chocolate recipe-- a perfect fall or winter drink! It has just the perfect consistency and warming flavor without being too sweet. Feel free to add a little sugar if you think it needs it. Soymilk might do fine for this recipe too but vanilla ricemilk is what I had on hand.

Provided by the80srule

Categories     Beverages

Time 6m

Yield 1 cup, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup vanilla-flavored rice milk (approx)
2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
3 dashes pumpkin pie spice (a few shakes)

Steps:

  • STOVETOP: Whisk all the ingredients together and heat gently.
  • MICROWAVE: Put the pumpkin, cocoa powder, and spice in the bottom of the standard size mug first, mix together well. Pour on the vanilla ricemilk on until almost full then mix together, nuke it until hot. (Double recipe if using an extra tall or wide mug.).

CHRISTMAS EVE CREAMY SLOW-COOKER HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE - (4/5)



Christmas Eve Creamy Slow-Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by á-5050

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk
2 cups milk chocolate chips
6 cups of milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, milk, and vanilla into the slow-cooker until well heated and chips melt.

CREAMY HOT CHOCOLATE



Creamy Hot Chocolate image

Keep some condensed milk on hand for cold days, and whip up a batch of this rich hot chocolate warm your loved ones.

Provided by Eagle brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     EAGLE BRAND®

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
½ cup unsweetened cocoa
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
6 ½ cups hot water
3 10 miniatures Mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • In large saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, vanilla and salt; mix well. Slowly stir in water. Heat through, stirring occasionally. Do not boil. Top with marshmallows, (optional). Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 115.4 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the hot chocolate will be. Look for chocolate with a high cacao content (70% or higher) and a rich, flavorful taste.
  • Don't overheat the milk. Scalded milk will have a scorched flavor and ruin your hot chocolate. Heat the milk gently over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it just begins to simmer.
  • Add the chocolate to the hot milk slowly, whisking constantly. This will help prevent the chocolate from seizing and becoming lumpy.
  • Don't boil the hot chocolate. Boiling will make the chocolate lose its flavor and become bitter.
  • Serve the hot chocolate immediately, topped with whipped cream, marshmallows, or grated chocolate.

Conclusion:

This creamy hot chocolate recipe is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. It's rich, flavorful, and easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious cup of hot chocolate that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you feeling cozy and content. So next time you're craving something warm and comforting, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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