Description
This homemade hot cocoa is rich, creamy, and flavored with cozy spices and maple syrup, perfect for chilly winter evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- whipped cream for topping
- chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine milk and cream over medium heat.
- Whisk in cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Continue heating until hot but not boiling, stirring frequently.
- Serve in mugs topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- This hot cocoa can be made dairy-free by using almond milk and coconut cream.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg