3-Ingredient Ultra-Creamy Whipped Hot Chocolate
Make this easy whipped hot chocolate in minutes for a luxurious, cafe-style treat. The fluffy topping over warm milk creates the perfect cozy winter drink.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 2 min
- Total Time: 7 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing/Whipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk (whole or preferred type)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder in a medium bowl.
- Use an electric mixer or a whisk to beat the mixture until stiff peaks form. This creates your fluffy hot chocolate topping.
- Gently warm your milk in a saucepan or microwave until hot, but not boiling. Stir in vanilla extract if you are using it.
- Pour the warm milk into your favorite mug.
- Spoon the whipped chocolate topping generously over the warm milk. Serve immediately for a decadent chocolate beverage.
Notes
- For an iced version, use cold milk instead of warm milk.
- You can substitute the powdered sugar with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
- Dust the top with extra cocoa powder or mini marshmallows for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 17
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 95