Chocolate Hazelnut Hot Cocoa (Printable)

Creamy chocolate drink with toasted hazelnuts, silky texture, and cozy warmth.

# What You Need:

01 - 3 cups whole milk

02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

03 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate (minimum 60% cocoa), chopped

04 - 4 tbsp chocolate hazelnut spread (e.g., Nutella)

05 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional, adjust to taste)

06 - Whipped cream

07 - Chopped toasted hazelnuts

08 - Chocolate shavings

01 - Combine whole milk and heavy cream in a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat until steaming without boiling.

02 - Add chopped dark chocolate and chocolate hazelnut spread to the saucepan, whisking continuously until fully melted and smooth.

03 - Taste the mixture and stir in granulated sugar if desired, whisking until dissolved.

04 - Continue heating and stirring frequently for 2 to 3 minutes until the hot chocolate achieves a rich and creamy texture.

05 - Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and garnish with whipped cream, chopped hazelnuts, and chocolate shavings as preferred. Serve immediately.

01 -

It's rich and sophisticated enough to feel indulgent, yet takes barely ten minutes to make on any chilly evening
The combination of dark chocolate and hazelnut creates a depth that makes you feel like you've uncovered a secret café recipe
It works equally well as a cozy nightcap or a show-stopping dessert drink that impresses without any fuss

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Never let the milk boil—I learned this the hard way when I tried to speed things up and ended up with a slightly burnt, scorched flavor that no amount of hazelnut could save
The quality of your chocolate hazelnut spread makes an enormous difference. A good spread will melt seamlessly and add genuine toasted flavor; a cheaper version might leave graininess or artificial notes

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Warm your mugs before pouring by filling them with hot water and dumping it out—this keeps your drink hot longer and shows you care about the experience
Buy chocolate and hazelnut spread separately rather than settling for pre-mixed products; you have infinitely more control and the flavor is noticeably better