Truffle Hot Chocolate

Name: Truffle Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings (about 1 quart).
Ingredients: 4 cups 2% milk; 6 ounces 70% cacao dark baking chocolate, chopped; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Dash salt; COFFEE WHIPPED CREAM:; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; Chocolate-covered coffee beans, chopped, optional

Greet holiday guests at the door with steaming mugs of rich hot chocolate. As the crowning touch, offer a selection of flavored whipped creams.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

4 cups 2% milk
6 ounces 70% cacao dark baking chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
COFFEE WHIPPED CREAM:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1 tablespoon sugar
Chocolate-covered coffee beans, chopped, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan (do not boil). Remove from the heat; whisk in the chocolate, brown sugar, espresso powder, vanilla and salt until smooth. Return to the heat; cook and stir until heated through. Pour into mugs.
In a small bowl, beat cream and espresso powder until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until soft peaks form. If desired, garnish with coffee beans.
To prepare in a slow cooker: In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and chocolate is melted.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 267 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

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mariegel

Mar 1, 2015

If you love chocolate, this recipe is for you. Very, very chocolatey!
Rellierae

Jan 12, 2014

A dash of coffee liqueur adds sweetness and interest. I used cocoa powder instead of the chocolate and cut down the ingredients to make myself a cup of chocolate goodness.
MelissaJacob

Dec 31, 2013

A wonderful rich dark chocolate taste. If you like dark chocolate this recipe is for you. Definitely an adult hot chocolate, my 4 children did not find it sweet enough. Made 3 of the toppings, the coffee one was my fav.
snker0521

Dec 29, 2013

Another perfectly good chocolate recipe ruined by coffee
cooking4morethan2

Dec 23, 2013

This take's hot cocoa to a whole new level! I recommend this to everyone young and older.