![]() My personal favorite is Cacao Barry Extra Brute – it hits that sweet spot between very high quality but also pretty affordable since it is sold in bulk. Cheap cocoa powders can be nearly flavorless, or worse, impart a bitter, dusty, or stale flavor. Cocoa powder: The cocoa whipped cream is flavored with cocoa powder, so again, quality is key if you want your recipe to taste great.If you want a stronger flavor, add a bit at a time, tasting regularly, until you have a taste you’re happy with. We recommend starting with the smaller amount, 1/2 tsp, and tasting the hot chocolate. Peppermint extract: Different brands of peppermint extract can have very different strengths. ![]() There’s no substitute for the cream in the cocoa whipped cream, however! Cream: The cream in the hot chocolate recipe can be swapped with half-and-half, or additional milk, if you want a less rich drink.Milk: Use whatever milk you have on hand–we recommend 2% for the creamiest results.Otherwise, go for high-quality chocolate chips like Ghirardelli or Guittard–they’ll give you the best flavor. Semi-sweet chocolate: Chopping up a chocolate bar will give you the best results–I’m a big proponent of Trader Joe’s pound plus bars, if those are available to you.( Links are affiliate links and I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.) With such a short ingredient list, it’s important to use good-quality ingredients for best results. GET MORE HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPES □ What You’ll Need Ingredients Sharing with kids? I’d recommend reducing the serving size further, or adding additional milk to dilute it a bit. I put the serving size as 1 cup (8 fl oz) because it’s super indulgent, and I don’t know many people who could handle more than a cup or so at a sitting. It’s thick, rich, extra-creamy, and loaded with semi-sweet melted chocolate. This Peppermint Hot Chocolate is decidedly a hot CHOCOLATE. Hot cocoa, on the other hand, usually has a thinner texture (especially if made with water instead of milk) and is often sweeter to make up for the unsweetened cocoa powder used.īoth types of drinks are delicious, but depending on your personal tastes, you might prefer one over the other.Hot chocolate typically has a much richer, thicker texture, and depending on what kind of chocolate you use, it can taste semi-sweet or even bittersweet.As the names imply, hot chocolate is made with…get this…chocolate, while hot cocoa is made with…bet you can’t guess…cocoa! What’s in a name? When it comes to these drinks, quite a lot! “Hot chocolate” and “hot cocoa” are sometimes used interchangeably, especially in casual conversation, but they are in fact different. Ice cream, mint, and coffee–what’s not to love?! ☕️ Hot Chocolate vs Hot Cocoa (Hey, it’s important to dream big!) Some of our best-loved peppermint recipes are Candy Cane Cheesecake, Peppermint Mocha Mousse Cake, Peppermint Patty Flourless Chocolate Cake, and Peppermint Lava Cakes.Īnd if you’re looking for more mint-chocolate drink options, this Italian Peppermint Affogato is AMAZING. And it’s topped with a big dollop of cocoa whipped cream, because why stop at just one kind of chocolate in your mug?Ĭhocolate and peppermint just might be the best flavor combination ever, and here at SugarHero we’ve made it our mission to make as many mint-chocolate desserts as possible. It has just the right amount of peppermint, so it’s refreshing but doesn’t taste like mouthwash. When the weather outside is frightful…a big mug of minty hot chocolate is just what the doctor ordered! This Peppermint Hot Chocolate is PERFECT for the holiday season! It’s made with melted chocolate, milk, and a bit of cream, so it’s rich and comforting and smooooooth as silk going down. □ Better-than-Starbucks Mint Hot Chocolate The brisk peppermint flavor makes this a wonderful holiday drink. ![]() This Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe is made the old-fashioned way, with real melted chocolate for a rich texture and deep chocolate flavor. ![]()
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