Hazelnut Hot Cocoa
A rich and creamy hot cocoa flavored with toasted hazelnuts, perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon hazelnut extract or 2 tablespoons hazelnut spread
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Chopped toasted hazelnuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Continue whisking until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and hazelnut extract (or hazelnut spread) until well combined.
- Remove from heat and pour into mugs.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with chopped toasted hazelnuts, if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use hazelnut milk for extra hazelnut flavor.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Can be made vegan by using plant-based milk, vegan cream, and omitting whipped cream or using a vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: hazelnut hot cocoa, hot chocolate, cozy drink, winter beverage, vegetarian cocoa
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