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Blackberry Hot Chocolate Recipe

Blackberry Hot Chocolate Recipe

5.1 from 18 reviews

Indulge in the rich and fruity goodness of this Blackberry Hot Chocolate. The perfect blend of dark chocolate, sweet blackberries, and creamy milk, topped with decadent whipped cream and marshmallows.

Ingredients

Scale

Blackberry Coulis:

  • 200 g/ 7oz blackberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 3 tbsp icing (confectionary) sugar
  • 1 tbsp water (if using fresh blackberries)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Hot Chocolate:

  • 720 ml/ 3 cups whole milk (or non-dairy equivalent)
  • 120 g/ 4 1/4oz dark chocolate
  • Whipped cream
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Extra blackberries

Instructions

  1. Cook the Blackberries: If using frozen blackberries, defrost in a small saucepan, add icing sugar, and cook until soft. For fresh blackberries, cook with icing sugar and water.
  2. Create Blackberry Coulis: Strain the cooked blackberries through a sieve to remove seeds and create a coulis.
  3. Prepare Hot Chocolate Base: Heat milk until scalding. Blend chopped chocolate and vanilla extract, then pour hot milk over it.
  4. Blend: Add blackberry coulis (reserving some), blend until chocolate melts and drink is frothy.
  5. Serve: Sweeten to taste, reheat if needed, then pour into mugs. Top with whipped cream, marshmallows, reserved coulis, and a blackberry.

Notes

  • You can adjust the sweetness of the hot chocolate based on your preference.
  • Experiment with different toppings like grated chocolate or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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Keywords: Blackberry Hot Chocolate, Hot Chocolate Recipe, Fruit Infused Hot Chocolate