Classic Dutch Hot Chocolate (Warme Chocolademelk)

5m
Prep Time
3m
Cook Time
8m
Ready In


"In the Netherlands, ordering a cup of steaming hot chocolate is just as easy as getting coffee or tea. While the drink is most popular as a fall and winter treat, hot cocoa with whipped cream is certainly enjoyed on rainy days year-round."

Original recipe yields 2 servings
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Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (193.2 g)
  • Calories 270.2
  • Total Fat - 13.4 g
  • Saturated Fat - 4.8 g
  • Cholesterol - 18.1 mg
  • Sodium - 239.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 30.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 0.5 g
  • Sugars - 17 g
  • Protein - 9.3 g
  • Calcium - 223.1 mg
  • Iron - 1 mg
  • Vitamin C - 0.3 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Gather the ingredients.

Step 2

Put the chocolate chips, cocoa, and 1/4 cup of the milk (about 60 ml) in a small saucepan over a medium heat.

Step 3

Allow the chocolate to melt into the milk while stirring with a wooden spoon.

Step 4

Add the rest of the milk and whisk lightly until well mixed and foamy.

Step 5

Add the brandy or rum, if using.

Step 6

Pour into small cups, top with whipped cream, dust with cinnamon, and serve piping hot.

Tips & Variations


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