About Island Hot Chocolate
Warm up with a cozy cup of Island Hot Chocolate, a delightful twist on the classic winter beverage that transports your taste buds to the tropics. This recipe infuses rich, velvety chocolate with a hint of spices, creating a warm, comforting drink that’s perfect for chilly evenings. Whether you’re curled up with a book or sharing it with friends by the fire, this Island Hot Chocolate offers a taste of paradise in every sip, blending familiar warmth with a tropical flair that makes it truly special.
Ingredients
2 (4 ounce) island chocolate balls or a 4 ounce bittersweet chocolate bar
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 cups whole milk
1 cup water
1 cinnamon stick
Pinch kosher salt
1/3 cup condensed milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Cocoa powder
Ingredients for Whipped Cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Preparation
01Grate both chocolate and nutmeg onto a sheet of parchment paper or roughly chop the bittersweet chocolate bar if using. Set aside.
02In a small, on medium low heat, add milk, water and cinnamon stick. Bring to simmer.
03As liquid boils, whisk in grated chocolate, nutmeg, pinch of salt and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes.
04Using a spoon, remove the cinnamon stick before sweetening the chocolate with condensed milk and brown sugar.
05For whipped cream, using a heavy whisk, whisk all of the ingredients until cream is cloudy and stiff peaks form. Top the hot chocolate with the whipped cream and enjoy.