Grown Up Hot Chocolate Recipe

Indulge in this luxuriously rich and decadent Grown-Up Hot Chocolate! Made with Ghirardelli chocolate, creamy half-and-half, and a hint of your favorite liqueur (optional), this recipe is the perfect treat for a cozy night in. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, it's the ultimate upgrade to your classic hot chocolate.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 243 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Grown Up Hot Chocolate

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How to Make Grown Up Hot Chocolate

  1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the Ghirardelli chocolate chips and half-and-half.
  2. Whisk constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Continue to simmer for 1 minute, or until the mixture has slightly thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and whisk in the liqueur (if using) and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the hot chocolate into four 1/2 cup demitasse cups or coffee cups.
  6. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons of whipped cream.
  7. Dust with Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa powder, if desired.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

72g

Carbs

4g