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Creamy Espresso Hot Chocolate

Warm up this Winter with a cup of Creamy Espresso Hot Chocolate, made with all natural ingredients like cream, bittersweet chocolate, and instant espresso. This beverage will warm you up and wake you up!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3
Calories: 692kcal
Author: Bernadette

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons instant espresso
  • 4 ounces bittersweet baking chocolate ,crushed
  • 1 teaspoon hazelnut extract
  • mini marshmallows ,for topping (optional)
  • grated semi-sweet chocolate ,for topping (optional)

Instructions

  • Place the bittersweet chocolate in a plastic freezer place, and smash it with a meat mallet or a heavy pot until the chocolate is fine pieces.
  • In a small pot, combine the heavy cream and water. Place over medium heat and whisk in the instant espresso and hazelnut extract. As soon as it starts to steam, reduce the heat to low and slowly whisk in the bittersweet chocolate, until all the chocolate is melted. Pour into mugs and top with mini marshmallows and grated chocolate, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 692kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1965IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2.6mg