Description
Festive Christmas chocolate hot cups blend rich Belgian chocolate with creamy marshmallow layers. Holiday revelers can craft these delightful treats with simple ingredients and minimal preparation. Guests will savor each indulgent spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (470 ml) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 oz (113 g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 cups (470 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsps cocoa powder
- 2 tbsps sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Mini marshmallows
- Crushed candy canes
- Whipped cream
- Holiday sprinkles
- Silicone or paper mini cupcake liners
Instructions
- Chocolate Shell Preparation: Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 30-second intervals until smooth. Coat mini cupcake liners with molten chocolate, ensuring even coverage on sides and bottom. Refrigerate on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until completely set.
- Chocolate Vessel Creation: Carefully extract hardened chocolate shells from paper liners, preserving their delicate structure. Handle gently to maintain integrity.
- Hot Chocolate Mixture: In a medium saucepan, gently warm milk and heavy cream until steaming. Whisk in chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, and sugar until the mixture becomes a silky, homogeneous liquid. Incorporate vanilla extract, blending thoroughly while maintaining an optimal serving temperature.
- Filling and Garnishing: Ladle the warm hot chocolate into prepared chocolate cups with precision. Crown each cup with festive adornments like miniature marshmallows, crushed candy canes, whipped cream dollops, or seasonal sprinkles.
- Serving Presentation: Present immediately, providing small spoons to encourage guests to enjoy both the luxurious liquid and the edible chocolate container simultaneously.
Notes
- Handle Chocolate Carefully: Melt chocolate slowly and stir frequently to prevent burning, using low microwave heat or a double boiler for smoother results.
- Create Perfect Chocolate Shells: Use room temperature chocolate and ensure liners are completely dry to help chocolate adhere smoothly without cracking.
- Manage Temperature Precisely: Keep hot chocolate warm but not boiling to maintain rich flavor and prevent scorching or separating the cream and milk mixture.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Substitute dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for lactose-free versions; use dark chocolate for vegan options and sugar-free cocoa powder for diabetic-friendly alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 533
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 77 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg