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Rich Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

Close-up of a mug filled with rich Hazelnut hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and chopped hazelnuts.
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Make a rich, cozy hazelnut hot chocolate similar to a cafe drink using hazelnut spread.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup hazelnut spread (Nutella style)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream, for topping
  • Toasted chopped hazelnuts, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine the milk and heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Heat until steaming, but do not boil.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Slowly whisk about half a cup of the hot milk mixture into the cocoa powder mixture until smooth. This prevents lumps.
  4. Pour the cocoa mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk.
  5. Add the hazelnut spread and stir constantly until the spread is completely melted and incorporated.
  6. Continue heating over medium-low heat, stirring often, until the hot chocolate is hot throughout, about 3 to 5 minutes. Do not let it boil.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  8. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Top each serving with whipped cream and a sprinkle of toasted chopped hazelnuts.

Notes

  • For an extra festive touch, add a splash of hazelnut liqueur to the adult version after removing it from the heat.
  • If you do not have hazelnut spread, substitute with 2 tablespoons of hazelnut syrup and reduce the sugar slightly.
  • You can use any milk you prefer, but whole milk provides the creamiest texture for this rich drink.

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Find it online: https://delishcraze.com/hazelnut-hot-chocolate-recipe/