Hot Cocoa Bar with Flavored Whipped CreamsHot Cocoa Bar with Flavored Whipped Creams
Hot Cocoa Bar with Flavored Whipped Creams
Hot Cocoa Bar with Flavored Whipped Creams
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Hot Cocoa Bar with Flavored Whipped Creams
Prep Time5 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time20 Minutes
Ingredients
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, plus 1 cup per flavored whipped cream
1/2 cup sugar, plus 2 tbsp sugar per flavored whipped cream
1/4 cup Dutch process cocoa, plus 2 tbsp for whipped cream
1/4 cup malted milk powder
1/4 tsp salt, plus ¼ tsp salt for whipped cream
7 1/2 cups whole milk
4 oz dark or semisweet chocolate
1 tsp, plus ½ tsp vanilla
½ teaspoon peppermint, for whipped cream
½ cup caramel sauce, for whipped cream
Directions
  1. To make the creamy hot cocoa: In a medium saucepan, whisk together ½ cup heavy whipping cream, ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup cocoa, ¼ cup malted milk powder and ½ teaspoon salt until smooth. Add the whole milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until hot, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the dark or semisweet chocolate and stir until melted. Remove from heat. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and serve with whipped creams of choice.
  2. For Basic Whipped Cream (makes 2 cups): In a large bowl, combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla. Using a mixer or your largest whisk, whip just until the cream reaches stiff peaks. Store any unused portion in an airtight container for up to 8 hours. When ready to use, whisk for 10 to 15 seconds.
  3. For Chocolate Mint Whipped Cream (makes 2 cups): In a large bowl, combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons Dutch cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons sugar and ½ teaspoon peppermint extract. Using a mixer or your largest whisk, whip just until the cream reaches stiff peaks. Store any unused portion in an airtight container for up to 8 hours. When ready to use, whisk for 10 to 15 seconds.
  4. For Salted Caramel Whipped Cream (makes 2 cups): In a large bowl, combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream, ¼ cup caramel sauce and ¼ teaspoon salt. Using a mixer or your largest whisk, whip just until the cream reaches stiff peaks. Store any unused portion in an airtight container for up to 8 hours. When ready to use, whisk for 10 to 15 seconds.
  5. For Espresso Whipped Cream (makes 2 cups): In a large bowl, combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 ½ instant espresso powder. Using a mixer or your larges whisk, whip just until the cream reaches stiff peaks. Store any unused portion in an airtight container for up to 8 hours. When ready to use, whisk for 10 to 15 seconds.

Tip:

To create the full “Hot Cocoa Bar” experience, try setting out a few fun stir-ins for your cocoa. Here’s a list to get you started.

  • Mini marshmallows
  • Peppermint sticks, candy canes or crushed peppermint sticks
  • Andes chocolate mints
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • White chocolate chips
  • Sprinkles
  • Chocolate sauce
  • Caramel sauce
5 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings

Shop Ingredients

Makes 6 servings
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, plus 1 cup per flavored whipped cream
Essential Everyday Heavy Whipping Cream, 36% Milkfat
Essential Everyday Heavy Whipping Cream, 36% Milkfat, 1 Quart
$6.99 was $7.39$6.99/qt
1/2 cup sugar, plus 2 tbsp sugar per flavored whipped cream
ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY Sugar, Granulated, Pure
ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY Sugar, Granulated, Pure, 4 Pound
$2.99 was $3.39$0.75/lb
1/4 cup Dutch process cocoa, plus 2 tbsp for whipped cream
Ghirardelli Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened, 100% Cocoa
Ghirardelli Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened, 100% Cocoa, 8 Ounce
$6.19 was $6.39$0.77/oz
1/4 cup malted milk powder
Carnation Malted Milk, Chocolate
Carnation Malted Milk, Chocolate, 13 Ounce
$4.79$0.37/oz
1/4 tsp salt, plus ¼ tsp salt for whipped cream
Morton Salt
Morton Salt, 26 Ounce
$1.69$0.07/oz
7 1/2 cups whole milk
Cub Milk, Whole
Cub Milk, Whole, 1 Gallon
$3.49$3.49/gal
4 oz dark or semisweet chocolate
Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips, Semi-Sweet
Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips, Semi-Sweet, 12 Ounce
$5.19 was $5.49$0.43/oz
1 tsp, plus ½ tsp vanilla
McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract
McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract, 1 Fluid ounce
$4.99 was $5.79$4.99/fl oz
½ teaspoon peppermint, for whipped cream
McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract
McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract, 1 Fluid ounce
$6.79 was $7.39$6.79/fl oz
½ cup caramel sauce, for whipped cream
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Directions

  1. To make the creamy hot cocoa: In a medium saucepan, whisk together ½ cup heavy whipping cream, ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup cocoa, ¼ cup malted milk powder and ½ teaspoon salt until smooth. Add the whole milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until hot, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the dark or semisweet chocolate and stir until melted. Remove from heat. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and serve with whipped creams of choice.
  2. For Basic Whipped Cream (makes 2 cups): In a large bowl, combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla. Using a mixer or your largest whisk, whip just until the cream reaches stiff peaks. Store any unused portion in an airtight container for up to 8 hours. When ready to use, whisk for 10 to 15 seconds.
  3. For Chocolate Mint Whipped Cream (makes 2 cups): In a large bowl, combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons Dutch cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons sugar and ½ teaspoon peppermint extract. Using a mixer or your largest whisk, whip just until the cream reaches stiff peaks. Store any unused portion in an airtight container for up to 8 hours. When ready to use, whisk for 10 to 15 seconds.
  4. For Salted Caramel Whipped Cream (makes 2 cups): In a large bowl, combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream, ¼ cup caramel sauce and ¼ teaspoon salt. Using a mixer or your largest whisk, whip just until the cream reaches stiff peaks. Store any unused portion in an airtight container for up to 8 hours. When ready to use, whisk for 10 to 15 seconds.
  5. For Espresso Whipped Cream (makes 2 cups): In a large bowl, combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 ½ instant espresso powder. Using a mixer or your larges whisk, whip just until the cream reaches stiff peaks. Store any unused portion in an airtight container for up to 8 hours. When ready to use, whisk for 10 to 15 seconds.

Tip:

To create the full “Hot Cocoa Bar” experience, try setting out a few fun stir-ins for your cocoa. Here’s a list to get you started.

  • Mini marshmallows
  • Peppermint sticks, candy canes or crushed peppermint sticks
  • Andes chocolate mints
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • White chocolate chips
  • Sprinkles
  • Chocolate sauce
  • Caramel sauce