Description
This Christmas hot chocolate is a rich, creamy, and festive drink perfect for the holiday season, featuring a blend of sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and milk topped with whipped cream and seasonal sprinkles.
Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 6 cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, mini marshmallows, holiday sprinkles, crushed peppermint
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk until fully combined and heated through, but do not bring to a boil.
- Add the chocolate chips and stir constantly until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Once heated to desired temperature and fully combined, remove from heat.
- Serve immediately with optional toppings like whipped cream, mini marshmallows, crushed peppermint, and festive sprinkles.
Notes
- You can keep the hot chocolate warm in a slow cooker on the “warm” setting for parties.
- For a peppermint twist, add a few drops of peppermint extract.
- Use milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips to adjust the sweetness.
- Top with whipped cream and festive toppings for a more decorative presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
