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A tall mug of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.

Black Forest Hot Chocolate

A woman's face.Angie Zoobkoff
The classic cake reinvented into a grown up hot chocolate that's destined to be a holiday favorite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 drinks
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • Pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons cherry liqueur
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • Whipped cream, shaved chocolate, and maraschino cherries, for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk ½ cup milk, the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt together until the sugar and cocoa are dissolved. Whisk in the remaining 1 cup of milk.
  • Set over medium-low heat and warm just until the hot cocoa is steaming. Don't let it boil.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the cherry liqueur and vanilla.
  • Divide between two mugs and top with whipped cream, shaved chocolate, and maraschino cherries, if using. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Watch your pot--Don't let your hot chocolate come to a full boil or the milk may curdle. Watch it closely and remove it from the heat once it's steaming.
  • Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 drinkCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 7gFat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 87mgSugar: 41g
Keyword drinks for camping, hot cocoa, hot drinks, winter holiday drinks
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