Top Hot Cocoa Recipes
Welcome back to The Lenore Blog! To kick off December, we’re sharing a few of our top hot cocoa recipes. We’re inviting all residents of our Baltimore, MD apartment community to get into their kitchens and make some of the best hot chocolate they can. We’ve compiled some of the best flavors, from a rich and classic approach to strong peppermint. It’s all so very tasty!
Cocoa powder, whole milk, finely chopped semisweet chocolate, granulated sugar, and whipped cream make up the ingredients in this decadent hot chocolate.
“Bring ¾ cup water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder until no lumps remain, then add milk and return to a simmer. Whisk in chocolate and sugar and cook, whisking frequently, until mixture is smooth and creamy and chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.”
Make this easy and delicious recipe in your slow cooker. You’ll need whipping cream, milk, vanilla, white chocolate chips, whipped cream, and candy canes. Yum!
“Stir together the whipping cream, milk, vanilla, and white chocolate chips in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and chocolate chips are melted. Stir again before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and candy canes, as desired.”
If you’ve still got leftover candy from Halloween, this recipe is perfect. If not, a simple bar of chocolate will do.
“Place chocolate pieces in a saucepan over medium-low heat; add milk and whisk constantly until chocolate is melted and well blended, about 5 minutes. Whisk in cinnamon. Remove from heat; add more milk if desired. Serve in a mug.”
Red Velvet Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow Whipped Cream
This decadent twist on hot chocolate is thick, chocolatey, and has a brick-red color. Enjoy drinking or sinking your spoon into this delicious concoction that is like eating hot chocolate pudding.
“For the hot chocolate: Bring the milk to a simmer in a small pot. Add the chocolate and cocoa powder and cook, stirring, until smooth. Add the food coloring and vanilla and mix until combined. Whisk the mixture until very frothy. Pour into cups and top with large dollops of marshmallow whipped cream.”
“Gently warm the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. When small bubbles begin to form around the edges, whisk in the chocolate chips, cocoa powder and salt; whisk until smooth. Scoop small scoops of ice cream into small tea cups or espresso cups. Ladle some of the hot chocolate over the ice cream and let the kids top with candy canes or gingersnaps if desired.”
Share your favorite hot cocoa recipe in the comments below. Thanks for reading and happy holidays!