Judy’s Hot Chocolate The Santa Clause Recipe
Indulge in Judy’s Hot Chocolate The Santa Clause, a rich and creamy hot chocolate topped with a decadent chocolate cream, perfect for warming up on chilly winter days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing, Whipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Hot Chocolate Sauce:
- 8 oz dark chocolate chips (semi-sweet variety)
- 2 cups full-fat milk
- 12 oz canned evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
For the Chocolate Cream:
- 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons warmed chocolate fudge sauce
- ¼ cup cold whole milk
Additional:
- 4 cups fluffy mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare The Hot Chocolate Sauce – In a medium saucepan, combine the chocolate chips and full-fat milk. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally until the chocolate chips have melted. Add the evaporated milk, stirring until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.
- Step 2: Incorporate The Marshmallows – Add marshmallows to the saucepan and stir until melted, creating a smooth consistency.
- Step 3: Prepare The Chocolate Cream – Whip chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in cocoa powder and warmed chocolate fudge sauce. Pour in cold whole milk and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Step 4: Serve The Hot Chocolate – Pour hot chocolate into mugs, top with chocolate cream, and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Hot Chocolate, Chocolate Cream, Winter Drink, Dessert, Holiday Treat
