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Hazelnut Hot Cocoa

Course Drinks
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 people

Ingredients

Hot Cocoa

  • 2 cups milk, half-and-half, or dairy alternative
  • 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp raw sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 25 drops Hedessent Hazelnut Flavour Drops
  • Pinch salt

Whipped Cream (Optional)

  • 1 cup whipping cream (35% cream)
  • 1 tbsp confectioners' sugar
  • 10 drops Hedessent Caramel Flavour Drops

Instructions

Whipped Cream

  • Whisk heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Add confectioners' sugar and Caramel drops; continue to beat until soft peaks form. Set aside.

Hot Cocoa

  • Whisk together the cocoa, sugar, salt, and about ΒΌ cup of milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until cocoa and sugar are dissolved.
  • Whisk in the rest of the milk and heat it over medium heat, whisking occasionally until hot.
  • Stir in the Hazelnut and pour into mugs. Top with whipped cream.

Notes

Not interested in making hot cocoa from scratch or already have your own fave instant hot chocolate? You can still easily elevate the flavour. Follow the directions on the package to make your hot chocolate, add 10 drops of flavouring to your cup, stir, sip, and enjoy.