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Chocolate Covered Cherry Hot Chocolate

Chocolate Covered Cherry Hot Chocolate for Cozy Nights

Indulge in a warm and festive Chocolate Covered Cherry Hot Chocolate, perfect for cozy winter nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 mugs
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Hot Chocolate
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Swap with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 packet Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix Feel free to use any hot cocoa mix you prefer.
  • 4 teaspoons Maraschino Cherry Juice Fresh cherry juice works well too.
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Stabilized Whipped Cream or Reddi Wip Coconut cream is a great dairy-free alternative.
  • to taste Chocolate Covered Cherries Use store-bought or make your own.

Equipment

  • microwave
  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Mug
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by melting semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl. Heat for 30 seconds, then stir until smooth. Dip maraschino cherries into the chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place the dipped cherries on a parchment-lined plate and freeze them for at least 10 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, pour in whole milk and warm it over medium-high heat. Stir gently as the milk heats, watching for steaming but not boiling—about 5 minutes should do.
  3. Grab a cozy mug and mix one packet of Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa into it. Add four teaspoons of maraschino cherry juice and pour in the warmed milk, stirring continuously until combined.
  4. Top your hot chocolate with stabilized whipped cream and carefully place the prepared chocolate-covered cherries on top as a garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mugCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the milk doesn’t boil and adjust the cherry juice to suit your taste. Experiment with flavored hot cocoa mixes for different variations.

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