This Baileys Hot Chocolate recipe will be the perfect way to get you trough winter season or celebrate the holidays. A super rich and creamy hot chocolate which will make every chocoholics dream come true! Plus who says no to some booze after a long day out in the snow?
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The perfect drink to make when the hot chocolate cravings kick in or you just need something boozy to warm you up from the inside. No matter if you were on the slopes all day, have a cozy day inside or are celebrating the holidays, this boozy hot chocolate recipe is the perfect grown-up drink during winter time.
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Why is this recipe so good?
- Easy to make: It could not be any easier to make super creamy hot chocolate. Everyone can do this!
- Very quick: This recipe is made in only a few minutes.
- Few ingredients: You only need 5 ingredients everyone usually has on hand
- Chocolate flavor: Forget chocolate powder! This recipe uses real chocolate and melts it straight into your milk. You get the full on chocolate flavor!
- Boozy: Who says no to some booze? It is the perfect drink to celebrate the holidays, warm back up on a cold winter day or when you had enough of the kids screaming during the winter break ;P
Ingredients for homemade Baileys hot chocolate
One of the things that make this hot chocolate recipe so easy to make is the simple ingredients! You probably have most of them in your pantry already.
- Chocolate: Use a chocolate bar or simply chocolate chips. It is recommended to use a dark chocolate so the drink does not turn out to sweet and heavy. However, this really depends on what you like.. Try different chocolate types and find your favorite.
- Milk: Use any kind of milk. Both cow milk as well as plant based milk work.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: The heavy whipping cream is what makes this hot chocolate so creamy.
- Vanilla Extract: Gives it some extra flavor and cuts trough the sweetness of the chocolate.
- Baileys: Baileys is a great boozy addition to your hot chocolate especially during the holidays.
- Optional Toppings: Top of your hot chocolate with your favorite toppings. Find some suggestions below.
Topping suggestions:
There are so many options to top off your hot chocolate! Here are some of my favorites:
- Marshmallow
- Grated chocolate
- Whipped Cream
- Frothed milk
How to make Baileys hot chocolate
Making this recipe really is super simple and only needs a few minutes of your time. The perfect drink to make when the hot chocolate cravings kick in or you just need something boozy to warm you up from the inside.
Here is how it is done:
Add the milk, heavy whipping cream to a medium sized pot.
Break the chocolate bar into smaller pieces.
Add the broken up chocolate bar or alternatively chocolate chips to the pot.
Turn the stove onto medium heat.
Stir the mixture with a whisk or a heat-proof rubber spatula till the chocolate is melted.
Turn off the heat and mix in the vanilla extract.
Pour as much Baileys as you want into a cup and top it off with the hot chocolate.
Add any additional toppings you like and enjoy!
Frequently asked questions:
Q: Can I make this with white chocolate?
A: Yes you can also use white chocolate. As long as there is no filling like nuts in the chocolate you can use whatever you like. However, white chocolate is much sweeter than dark chocolate which I usually use. That is why i recommend cutting down the amount of chocolate you add when using a sweeter chocolate like the white kind.
Q: Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
A: Yes you can prepare the hot chocolate beforehand. Keep the mixture in the pot on the stove on low heat. If you have a keep warm spot on your stove even better. You can also let it completely cool down and heat the hot chocolate back up. If you let your mixture stand around for a long time the milk will form a thin layer on the surface. Simply remove that before pouring the hot chocolate into the cup so you won't have the pieces in your drink.
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📖 Recipe
Homemade Baileys Hot Chocolate Recipe
Equipment
- Pot
- Cup
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 100 g Chocolate Bar or chocolate chips
- 8 dl Milk
- 1 dl Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 dl Baileys
- Optional Toppings
Instructions
- Add the milk, heavy whipping cream to a medium sized pot.
- Break the chocolate bar into smaller pieces.
- Add the broken up chocolate bar or alternatively chocolate chips to the pot.
- Turn the stove onto medium heat.
- Stir the mixture with a whisk or a heat-proof rubber spatula till the chocolate is melted.
- Turn off the heat and mix in the vanilla extract.
- Pour as much Baileys as you want into a cup and top it off with the hot chocolate.
- Add any additional toppings you like and enjoy!
Notes
- Marshmallow
- Grated chocolate
- Whipped Cream
- Frothed milk
US Customary conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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Natalie says
I'm such a huge fan of Baileys. I have to give this hot chocolate a try. Never tried it, imagine... now it's the time. Thanks!
Bianca says
Uhhh yes, you totally should try it if you are a fan of Baileys 😀 You are gonna love it!
Dawn Conklin says
This is the best hot chocolate ever! So easy to make and delicious. It was perfect for warming me up today after being outside trying to shovel the ice off our walkway.
Bianca says
OMG thank you so much hun! Love to hear this recipe was a winner, thanks for making it. Hope you have a great rest of the week and stay warm while shoveling 🙂
Kayla DiMaggio says
Yes!! Give me all the hot chocolate! This was amazing!
Bianca says
Yeeees! So happy you liked it Kayla 🙂
Giangi Townsend says
Oh my heaven!! So delicious and cannot stop making it. Thank you for your recipe
Bianca says
Yey, so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for trying the recipe and leaving your feedback 🙂
nancy says
love this cozy adult drink
Jeannie says
such a cozy and warming drink rich in flavor. perfect drink to have after a hard day in a cold weather
Sarah says
I would like to know what dl stands for? Would it be ounzes?
Thanks
Bianca says
Hi Sarah,
Thank you so much for asking. In the metric system we use deciliter (short dl). As I am from Europe and mainly use the metric system, this is the measurement mentioned first. If you prefer fluid ounces you can simply switch to the US customary measurements by clicking on the according button in the recipe card 🙂 I hope that helped. Let me know if you have any more questions.
Have a great day,
Bianca
Sarah says
Oddly enough and I guess because I am not from Europe, I have never heard the word deciliter. But, I do thank you for pointing out the USA ounzes chart for conversion. This sounds like a really nice cup of Hot Chocolate which, I am going to try tonight. This old Irish Lass loves her Bailey's Irish Cream, usually on ice, lol.
Thanks,
Sarah.
Bianca says
I am glad I could help.
I have talked with a friend about this and it looks like some countries using the metric system use milliliters rather than deciliters. She also did not know what deciliters are. Here we have most of the recipes written in deciliters and I did not even think about other countries doing it in a different way. But hei, learnt something new 😀
I hope you enjoyed your cup of boozy hot chocolate! Even if it is not on ice, lol. Thank you so much for trying this recipe 🙂
Bianca
Sue says
This makes outstanding hot chocolate! YUM
sam says
Looks fun and delicious!
Julie says
Holy yum out of this world sweet hot cocoa - but spiked I love this recipe so much!!!
Jill says
love this spiked hot chocolate!! so good!
Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says
About a litre of it would do, especially after a crazy day, like many recently! This is actually a good reminder that we deserve to enjoy a decadent boozy treat every now and then.
fede says
Bianca, this looks so delish!!! I adore chocolate drinks with alcohol!! So perfect for a cozy weekend night!
Olga says
Such a gorgeous cup of goodness ! I will try it for sure
Natalie says
Well, I did try it, and it's amazing! Thanks!
Bianca says
Hi Natalie,
I am so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for trying my Baileys hot chocolate recipe!
Best,
Bianca