Description
Warm up your chilly days with a delightful cup of strawberry hot chocolate. This unique beverage combines the rich, comforting flavor of velvety chocolate with the sweet, fruity essence of fresh strawberries. Perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings, this drink is not only delicious but also visually stunning, especially when topped with fluffy whipped cream and garnished with succulent strawberry slices. Easy to make and customizable with various toppings, this strawberry hot chocolate is sure to impress your friends and family while satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk (or milk alternative)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (to taste)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries, slicing them into small pieces. Reserve a few for garnish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk, stirring occasionally until hot but not boiling.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add the sliced strawberries to the mixture; let simmer gently for about three minutes to infuse their flavor.
- For a smoother texture, blend briefly before serving.
- Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream and additional strawberry slices. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg