Description
Red Wine Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup red wine (choose a bold red variety)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, red wine, and sugar. Heat the mixture until it is hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Gradually whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add the chocolate chips to the mixture and continue to whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and velvety.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, adjusting the sweetness to taste.
- Once everything is well combined and heated through, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Pour the red wine hot chocolate into mugs, and if desired, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
Experiment with different red wine varieties to find your preferred flavor profile. This cozy beverage is perfect for indulging in a rich, adult twist on classic hot chocolate during chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of the recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Red Wine Hot Chocolate