This recipe for Raspberry Hot Chocolate is a velvety, smooth dark hot chocolate complemented with the bright notes of raspberry.
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This Raspberry Hot Chocolate is a luxurious take on a winter classic. The bright and tart raspberries are swirled into a rich and creamy dark chocolate base. It's comforting but sophisticated.
Why you'll love this recipe
Layered flavor: fruity, floral, and deeply chocolatey.
Easy to make: this raspberry hot chocolate is made with simple pantry ingredients, yet feels sophisticated.
Naturally cozy: ideal for chilly days or a relaxing evening treat.
Easily customizable: make it dairy-free or adjust the sweetness to your taste.
Ingredients you'll need
- raspberry sauce
- whole milk: or non-dairy alternative
- cocoa powder
- dark chocolate: chopped
- granulated sugar: or other sweetener
- vanilla extract: for extra flavor
Garnish: optional
- whipped cream
- raspberries: fresh or freeze-dried
- dark chocolate: shaved or grated
How to make raspberry hot chocolate
In a small saucepan, add in milk, cocoa powder and sugar, and whisk until smooth.
Add in chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth and heated through.
Add in vanilla extract.
Spoon raspberry sauce on the bottom of a mug.
Pour the hot chocolate over the raspberry sauce, and top with whipped cream and extra shaved chocolate.
Serve warm.
Variations
Make it with white chocolate or ruby chocolate for a creamier, fruitier version.
Use strained raspberry syrup for a smoother, seedless alternative.
Add a splash of raspberry liqueur for an adult-friendly treat.
Expert tips
Use high-quality chocolate for a smoother, richer texture.
Adjust the sweetness depending on the tartness of your raspberries.
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Raspberry Hot Chocolate
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Ingredients
- 1 C whole milk or non-dairy alternative
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar to your taste
- ⅓ C (50g) dark chocolate chopped
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoon raspberry sauce
Garnish: optional
- whipped cream
- raspberries fresh or freeze-dried
- dark chocolate shaved or grated
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add in milk, cocoa powder and sugar, and whisk until smooth.
- Add in chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth and heated through.
- Add in vanilla extract.
- Spoon raspberry sauce on the bottom of a mug.
- Pour the hot chocolate over the raspberry sauce, and top with whipped cream and shaved chocolate.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
What a luxurious and decadent spin on hot chocolate. And it looks so beautiful!
Michelle
Thanks Ben, it's such a nice cozy drink for chilly nights!
David @ Spiced
Oh I need this in my life right now! It's a grey, rainy morning here in the mountains, and this sounds so good right now. I love that you used both cocoa powder and chopped chocolate!
Healthy World Cuisine
This raspberry hot chocolate is the real deal. Love the rich chocolate flavor with the slightly sweet and sour raspberry sauce. Might even spike it with a little kahlua during the holidays.
Tasia
This hot chocolate was such a treat! Raspberry is our favorite berry flavor and it added beautiful flavor to hot cocoa. We will be making this all winter!
Michelle
Thank you Tasia! Raspberries are our favorite over here too! It just adds that nice brightness to complement the dark chocolate 🙂