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Almond Hot Chocolate

Almond Paste Hot Chocolate

This Almond Hot Chocolate recipe is inspired by a Starbucks holiday special from a few years ago. A super rich and creamy hot chocolate rounded up with a sweet almond flavor! A great drink to keep you warm during these cold winter days.
5 from 24 votes
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Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine International
Servings 2 cups
Calories 455 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Whisk
  • Cup

Ingredients
 
 

  • 100 g Chocolate Bar broken into pieces or chocolate chips*
  • 8  dl Milk *
  • 1 dl Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 Vanilla Bean or 1 tsp Vanilla Extract*
  • 1 tablespoon Almond Paste
  • Toppings optional*

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, chocolate, cream and vanilla bean.
  • Make a cut in the middle of the vanilla bean to expose the seeds. Scrape out the seeds and add them to the milk mixture together with the bean.
  • Whisk constantly until the the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is hot.
  • Turn down to low heat and add a generous tablespoon of the almond paste. Keep whisking until the paste has completely dissolved.
  • Pour into a mug* and top with your favorite toppings! Enjoy hot!

Notes

  • Any kind of chocolate or chocolate chips works. It is recommended to use a dark or semi-sweet chocolate tough as the almond paste is already rather sweet. Make sure you use a high quality product.
  • Instead of a fresh vanilla bean you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract at the end.
  • Feel free to use whatever kind of milk you want and fits into your diet!
 
Expert tips:
  • Add a pinch of salt to your hot chocolate mix to cut trough the sweetness and give it this gourmet taste!
  • Keep the hot chocolate on the stove on low or the "keep warm" setting to keep it warm and fresh.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2 servingsCalories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 14gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 192mgPotassium: 591mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 1383IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 498mgIron: 1mg

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