Baileys Drinking Hot Chocolate - 200g

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Less sweet - Omit the granulated sugar from the recipe for a less sweet and more pure hot chocolate taste.

Candy cane - If you like peppermint hot chocolate, add a candy cane and let it melt into the hot chocolate to add the peppermint taste. Good Quality Cocoa Powder. You can use natural cocoa powder or Dutch process cocoa powder. I use Rodelle Dutch Process Cocoa Powder.Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Don't miss my Thai Iced Tea recipe! Can you double

Granulated Sugar (Optional)– Add sugar a tablespoon at a time, to taste. You can also leave it out.Place all of the ingredients except the Baileys into a small pot. Stir together to dissolve the cocoa powder then put on the stove on low-medium heat whisking frequently for 5 minutes to warm up. The milk and chocolate base is creamy and rich. It’s a from scratch hot chocolate recipe is made with real chocolate. Baileys Irish Creama liqueur made with Irish whiskey, cream, and cocoa that’s manufactured in Ireland. It’s the most popular liqueur worldwide. It’s low alcohol: the ABV is 17% (compared to 40% in spirits like gin, whiskey, and vodka). Baileys hot chocolate bombs - Add Baileys chocolate bombs for extra chocolatey goodness. Hot chocolate baileys bombs are milk chocolate shells filled with mini marshmallows which are meant to be stirred into the hot chocolate. Multiply the recipe as needed for a crowd.The recipe below makes two 1-cup servings, so multiply as desired!

This spiked hot chocolate is best enjoyed fresh; however, you can store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat it over the stove over low heat. Top Tips Use dairy free alternative in place of the milk. Some dairy free milks are sweet, so keep that in mind before adding sugar. Whole Milk. You can most certainly use 2% or skim milk but your hot chocolate will not be as creamy and rich.Turn heat up to medium, add the milk and heat, whisking often, until steaming. Do not allow it to come to a boil as the milk can curdle. This Irish hot chocolate is so scrumptious during the winter months, especially at Christmas time. While a hot chocolate powder can produce a good hot chocolate I find making your own with real chocolate makes a much better product with not much more work! Serve- Divide into mugs and serve immediately. Serve with whipped cream and cocoa powder, chocolate syrup/chocolate sauce, or chocolate shavings.

Unsweetened cocoa powder - Cocoa powder adds a rich chocolate flavor. You can use Dutch-processed cocoa powder, which is very rich and chocolatey, or standard cocoa powder. Baileys® Original Irish Cream – This won’t come as a surprise, though you could use Baileys Almande for something sweet and vegan. Depending on the time of year and where you live, you could even use their salted caramel, orange truffle, coffee, or chocolate luxe flavors. Sprinkle some chocolate shavings to the top. You can make these by grating some good chocolate with a vegetable peeler! Once you’ve tried this Baileys Hot Chocolate, there are so many ways to use up a bottle! Here are a few more great popular Baileys drinks:

Interestingly, Baileys Irish Creamis the most popular liqueur sold worldwide. Here’s a little more about what it is and what makes it great: Warm ingredients- Add milk, cocoa powder, and sugar to a saucepan and warm over medium-low heat. Whisk until warm, but not boiling. Top with whipped cream!It’s great as is, but it always is better with a little homemade whipped cream (reminiscent of an Irish coffee). See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements. Substitutions and Variations Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur. The star of the show! You are going to cook the hot chocolate first then add the Irish cream. If you don't love Baileys then you could use some Kahlua.