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Espresso Hot Chocolate

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When it's especially cold out, nothing is better than a steaming cup of Espresso Hot Chocolate. Chopped chocolate is melted into hot milk, heavy cream, espresso, cinnamon and vanilla. This hot cocoa with a caffeine boost is the perfect thing on a chilly winter day.
Course Drinks & Adult Beverages
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, drinks, hot
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 7 servings
Calories 642
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • 2 pinches ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 12 ounces chopped semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup hot water
  • teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Add the milk and heavy cream to a large pot or dutch oven and heat on medium to medium-high heat until hot but not boiling.
  • Meanwhile in a heat-safe bowl, add the espresso powder, cinnamon and salt. Pour in the hot water and stir to combine. Set off to the side.
  • Once the milk and cream are hot, stir in the sugar and chocolate. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the chocolate is melted.Then add in the espresso mixture and vanilla.
  • If the hot chocolate cools at all, reheat on medium until hot, but not boiling.
  • Ladle espresso hot chocolate into mugs and top with marshmallows or whipped cream, chocolate sauce, caramel and/or sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 642kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 1251IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 3mg