Dark Hot Chocolate with Vanilla Whipped Cream

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There’s nothing like a rich and frothy mug of steaming hot chocolate to warm you right down to the bones. This version is sinfully rich and chocolatey, and the whipped cream takes it to a whole new level of irresistible decadence. After a busy day, relax and reward yourself with a mug of pure indulgence.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Two mugs of hot chocolate with whipped cream on top, sitting on a wooden board

Redpath® Dark Brown Sugar & Simply Raw™ Turbinado Sugar

Redpath® Dark Brown Sugar

With a deep caramel taste, this sugar adds body to rich, decadent sweets like ganache, brownies, and gingerbread, or mocha anything. It’s also the classic choice for BBQ sauces and marinades, syrups, and more.

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Redpath® Dark Brown Sugar

Dark Brown Sugar

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Simply Raw™ Turbinado Sugar

This sugar has distinctive large golden crystals delivering a mellow flavour. It brings out the very best in your coffee and adds a delicious taste and crunch as a topping on baked goods and cereals.

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Simply Raw™ Turbinado Sugar

Simply Raw™ Turbinado Sugar

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Ingredients

Servings

For the vanilla whipped cream:

1 cup (250 ml) 35% whipping cream
2 tbsp (28 g) Redpath® Dark Brown Sugar, packed
1-2 tbsp (15-30 ml) pure vanilla extract (to taste)

For the dark hot chocolate:

5 cups (1250 ml) 3.25% milk
⅔ cup (70 g) dark cocoa powder
¼ cup (54 g) Redpath® Dark Brown Sugar, packed
2 tbsp (20 g) cornstarch
½ tsp (2 g) salt

Garnish (optional):

Redpath Simply Raw™ Turbinado Sugar

Instructions

For the vanilla whipped cream:

Step 1

Place whipping cream, Redpath® Dark Brown Sugar, and pure vanilla extract in a medium bowl.

Step 2

Whip, using a hand mixer, until stiff peaks form. Pipe or dollop onto hot chocolate.

For the dark hot chocolate:

Step 1

Pour the whole milk in a small pot and bring to a light simmer over medium-low heat.

Step 2

Whisk together dark cocoa, the Redpath® Dark Brown Sugar, cornstarch and salt.

Step 3

Carefully whisk dry mixture into simmering milk until well blended. Bring back to a simmer and cook while stirring for one minute, or until slightly thickened.

Step 4

Top hot chocolate with vanilla whipped cream. Sprinkle whipped cream with the Redpath Simply Raw™ Turbinado Sugar, if desired.

Dark Hot Chocolate with Vanilla Whipped Cream