Decadent Chocolate Cherry Hot Chocolate
A rich and creamy hot chocolate with a sweet cherry twist, perfect for cozy winter evenings or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480ml) milk
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup (65g) sugar
- ½ cup (85g) dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (60ml) cherry syrup
- Fresh cherries, pitted and halved for garnish
- Whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Start by pitting and halving your cherries if using fresh ones. Set aside for later.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups (480ml) of milk and 1 cup (240ml) of heavy cream. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is warm but not boiling.
- Add ½ cup (60g) of unsweetened cocoa powder and ⅓ cup (65g) of sugar to the saucepan. Whisk until fully dissolved and smooth.
- Lower the heat slightly and stir in ½ cup (85g) of dark chocolate chips. Keep whisking until the chocolate melts completely and the mixture is rich and creamy.
- Pour in ¼ cup (60ml) of cherry syrup, stirring until incorporated. Taste the hot chocolate and adjust sweetness or cherry flavor as needed.
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Ladle the hot chocolate into serving mugs.
- Top each mug with a generous dollop of whipped cream, a few fresh cherry halves, and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings.
- If you’re feeling fancy, drizzle a little extra cherry syrup over the whipped cream for added flair.
Notes
[‘Don’t let the milk boil to avoid curdling or skin formation.’, ‘Use high-quality chocolate for a richer flavor.’, ‘Adjust sweetness and cherry syrup to suit your taste.’, ‘Garnishes like whipped cream and chocolate shavings elevate the presentation.’, ‘Serve immediately for the best experience.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250300
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
Keywords: hot chocolate, chocolate cherry, winter drink, festive beverage, cozy recipe