Christmas Hot Chocolate
A rich and festive take on traditional hot chocolate, perfect for cozy winter nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces evaporated milk (canned)
- 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- Pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons Kahlua (or another liqueur such as Frangelico or Amaretto)
- 1/2–1 teaspoon espresso powder
- Milk (to thin it down a bit)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the evaporated milk and chocolate.
- Stir the mixture continuously until the chocolate melts completely, about 3 minutes.
- Once melted, stir in the salt, vanilla extract, Kahlua, and espresso powder.
- Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- If the hot chocolate is too rich or thick, add a bit of milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve it warm in your favorite mugs.
Notes
For added flair, top with whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, or mini marshmallows.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, Christmas drink, festive beverage
Find it online: https://alexandrarecipes.com/christmas-hot-chocolate/