Description

Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of Orange Hot Chocolate – a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Creamy, chocolatey, and infused with zesty orange flavors, this cozy beverage is perfect for warming up on chilly days.

Ingredients

Scale

Orange Hot Chocolate:

1 orange
4 cups (960ml) whole milk
12 oz (340g) high-quality semi-sweet chocolate
4 oz (115ml) Grand Marnier (orange liquor)
Small pinch of salt

Orange Whipped Cream:

1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar

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Instructions

Zest the orange: Using a microplane, zest the whole orange. Cut the orange in half and juice it to obtain at least 2 teaspoons of zest and 3 tablespoons of juice. Set aside.
Prepare the hot chocolate: In a medium pot, simmer the milk and orange zest over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Stir in the chocolate until melted. Remove from heat and add a small pinch of salt and the orange liquor.
Make the orange whipped cream: While the milk is simmering, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and 3 tablespoons of orange juice, then continue whipping until hard peaks form.
Serve: Divide the hot chocolate into 4 cups and top with the orange whipped cream. Optionally, sprinkle with orange zest and chocolate curls. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: Approximately 350
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 30mg