Hot Chocolate to Die for
A dozen ounces of fine chocolate melted with butter and vanilla, then mellowed with half-and-half and topped with mini marshmallows. Less a beverage than a warm liquid truffle.
LightCocoa
Medium
Difficulty
10 min
Time
550 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Non-alcoholic
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Half-and-Half1 cup
- Vanilla Extract1/2 tsp
- Chocolate12 oz
- Butter1 tsp
- Marshmallows(optional)mini
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Hot Chocolate to Die for close to the original.
Instead of Half-and-Half
- Cream— richer
- Milk— lighter
Instead of Vanilla Extract
- Vanilla Syrup— adds a little sweetness
Instead of Chocolate
- Cocoa Powder— add a little sugar
Instructions
Melt the chocolate, butter and vanilla in a double boiler.
When just smooth stir in the cream.
Pairs well with
Marshmallow-topped, buttery chocolate luxury welcomes campfire sweets:
- Toasted marshmallow s'mores
- Chocolate-dipped pretzel rods
- Sugar cookies
- Candied pecans
Similar taste
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