Description
A creamy and luxurious hot chocolate infused with the bright flavors of blood orange, perfect for winter.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate (70% cocoa, chopped)
- Whole milk
- Blood orange zest
- Fresh blood orange juice
- Heavy cream
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Sugar (to taste)
- Vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Dark chocolate shavings (garnish)
- Blood orange slices (garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm milk and heavy cream until steaming but not boiling.
- Whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and blood orange zest.
- Add chopped dark chocolate and stir until fully melted and silky smooth.
- Stir in fresh blood orange juice and vanilla extract; simmer gently for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour into mugs. Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a fresh blood orange slice for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste based on your preference for sweetness.
- For a richer flavor, use higher quality dark chocolate.
- Can be made vegan by substituting milk and cream with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg