Witches Brew Hot Chocolate
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Ingredients:
For the hot chocolate:
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 Tablespoons dark cocoa powder (I used Hershey’s, you can use regular too)
3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
⅛ cup dark chocolate melting wafers
For the whipped cream:
⅓ cup powdered sugar
1 cup heavy cream
3 Tablespoons lime Jell-O powder (or just use green food coloring)
For topping: green sphere sprinkles (optional)
Directions:
For Hot Chocolate:
In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Heat on medium until warmed through, stirring with a whisk to break up the cocoa powder clumps.
Once combined, add in dark cocoa melting wafers and stir until they have fully melted into the cocoa.
For Whipped Cream:
In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and Jell-o powder on high with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
Once stiff peaks have formed, spoon whipped cream into a piping bag with a star tip.
Pipe (or dollop) the whipped cream into the top of your hot cocoa in the mug.
Top with green sphere sprinkles, and now you have delicious, dark Witch’s Brew Hot Cocoa!
Notes:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What if I don’t have lime Jell-O powder?
If you don’t have Lime Jell-O powder, you could just add some green food coloring instead. I’d add a few drops at a time until you reach the desired color you’re looking for.
Can I make this in the Slow Cooker?
Yes, you can make this in the slow cooker. This recipe only makes enough for two to three people, so if you need to serve more, I’d suggest using my Crock Pot Hot Chocolate recipe and then finish “assembling” to look like a witch’s brew in a cauldron mug.
Do I have to use dark cocoa powder?
If you do not have dark cocoa powder or don’t care for it, regular cocoa powder will work too and taste just as yummy. The dark cocoa powder just gives it an extra touch of richness.
Do I have to make the homemade whipped topping?
Cool Whip whipped topping can be substituted for the homemade whipped cream. It doesn’t need to be piped onto the hot chocolate if you don’t want to. You can just dollop it on. You can put a couple of drops of food coloring into the Cool Whip.
Where can I get that cauldron mug?
You can grab your own Witches Brew Cauldron Stoneware Mug if desired.
Can I double this recipe?
This recipe makes enough for two (maybe three) cups of cocoa, but I know this would be really cute to be served at a kids’ Halloween party too, so feel free to double it or triple it to make as much as you need!
How to store leftovers?
This drink is best when you first make it. I’d hesitate to store leftovers for long, but you could store a drink without the topping in the fridge for a few hours and then reheat as necessary.
Nutritional Facts:
Calories: 1159kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 97g | Sodium: 162mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 64g
Recipe courtesy of The Country Cook.net