How to Make Blushing Hot Chocolate - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing is quite as cozy and comforting as a warm mug of hot chocolate on a chilly day. But if you're looking to elevate your hot chocolate game, look no further than our Blushing Hot Chocolate recipe. This decadent and indulgent drink is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth and warm up from the inside out.

What sets this hot chocolate apart from the rest is its unique twist on the classic recipe. Instead of just using traditional cocoa powder and milk, our Blushing Hot Chocola...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup fat free half-and-half
  • ¼ cup whipping cream
  • ¼ cup fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (preferably 70% cacao), finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup red wine

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 hot chocolate

  • Combine 1/2 of the half-and-half and 1/2 of the cream into a saucepan over low heat. Add chopped chocolate to the warmed cream mixture, whisking constantly (to prevent scalding) until chocolate is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in remaining half-and-half, remaining cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
  • Add red wine and allow to bubble for about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour into a coffee mug to serve.
  • Nutrition

    804 cal.

    • Total Fat: 45g
    • Saturated Fat: 28g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 293mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 80g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 62g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 233mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 735mg