Our Recipe For The Ultimate Christmas Hot chocolate
So, how do You Make Hot Chocolate For Christmas? Mixing up your own decadent drink from scratch is easy. All you need is dark chocolate, milk chocolate (from The Best range of course) along with vanilla and peppermint extract, milk and cream (double for the hot chocolate itself and whipped for an extra-indulgent topping). It only takes a few minutes to prepare, so you’ll be cosying up with a silky smooth cocoa in no time.
Chef Tip:
For this recipe, grown-ups could add a little creme de menthe instead of the peppermint extract.
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What Are Good Toppings For Hot Chocolate?
You could crush up some candy canes for your topping as pictured in our recipe, but here are some more tasty favourites to try:
Christmas Nightcap Tip:
For ready-made hot chocolates, add some baileys or brandy for a 'choc-tail'
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