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Halloween Orange Hot Chocolate Recipe

Get into the spooky spirit with this vibrant and delicious Halloween Orange Hot Chocolate! Inspired by a classic recipe from Matthew Mead's "Halloween Tricks and Treats," this creamy, dreamy hot chocolate is infused with a subtle hint of orange and topped with festive whipped cream and chocolate nonpareils. Perfect for Halloween parties or a cozy night in!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 69.8 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Halloween Orange Hot Chocolate

  • 4 ounces premium white baking chocolate
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 drops orange food coloring
  • whipped cream, for topping
  • chocolate nonpareils, for topping

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How to Make Halloween Orange Hot Chocolate

  1. Coarsely chop 4 ounces of premium white chocolate and place in a medium heatproof bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat 2 cups of whole milk over medium heat. Stir occasionally until small bubbles begin to form around the edges (approximately 4 minutes).
  3. Carefully pour the heated milk over the chopped white chocolate in the bowl.
  4. Let the chocolate sit for a minute, then gently stir until completely melted and smooth.
  5. Whisk in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and 2 drops of orange food coloring.
  6. Continue whisking until a light foam forms on the surface.
  7. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Top with whipped cream and chocolate nonpareils. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

1g

Carbs

3g

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