INGREDIENTS
For Hot Chocolate
- 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed) plus more for serving
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup chocolate chips dark or milk
- 3 tablespoons Confectioners' Swerve or other powdered erythritol
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract optional
For Topping (optional)
- whipped cream
- cocoa powder for dusting
- sugar-free chocolate shavings
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a medium saucepan, simmer 1 cup water over medium-high heat. Whisk in cocoa powder until no lumps remain.
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Add heavy cream and simmer.
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Whisk in chocolate chips and Swerve. Cook, whisking frequently, until mixture is smooth and creamy, and chocolate is completely melted, approximately 5 minutes. If using peppermint extract, stir in here.
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Divide hot chocolate into mugs. Top with whipped cream, cocoa powder dusting, and chocolate shavings
- PLEASE MAKE ANY SUBSITUTIONS THAT RELATE TO YOUR ALLERGIES OR DIETARY NEEDS!
Sourced from 40 Aprons
