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Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

1 review
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

22 servings

Updated: Feb. 10, 2022
Vanilla beans and a hazelnut liqueur like Frangelico lend a sophisticated flavor to this hot chocolate. With such rich taste, it could be served as a dessert. —Michael Compean, Fountain Hills, Arizona
Hazelnut Hot Chocolate
Hazelnut Hot Chocolate Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 3 vanilla beans
  • 9 cups whole milk
  • 2-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, divided
  • 1/2 cup Nutella
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup hazelnut liqueur
  • 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
  • Cinnamon sticks, optional

Directions

  1. Split vanilla beans in half lengthwise. With a sharp knife, scrape the beans to remove the seeds. Set seeds aside; discard the beans.
  2. In a large saucepan, heat milk and 3/4 cup cream over medium heat just until mixture comes to a simmer. Chop 15 ounces chocolate. In a large heatproof bowl, combine the chopped chocolate, Nutella, sugars, salt and vanilla seeds. Pour warm milk mixture over chocolate mixture. Let stand for 1 minute.
  3. Meanwhile, whip remaining cream and shave remaining chocolate. Whisk chocolate mixture until smooth; stir in liqueur. Serve with whipped cream, shaved chocolate and chopped hazelnuts. Garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 299 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.