Hazelnut Hot Chocolate Recipe

Name: Hazelnut Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 vanilla beans; 9 cups whole milk; 2-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided; 16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, divided; 1/2 cup Nutella; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup hazelnut liqueur; 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted; Cinnamon sticks, optional

Servings: persons

3 vanilla beans
9 cups whole milk
2-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, divided
1/2 cup Nutella
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup hazelnut liqueur
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
Cinnamon sticks, optional

1
Split vanilla beans in half lengthwise. With a sharp knife, scrape the beans to remove the seeds. Set seeds aside; discard the beans.
2
In a large saucepan, heat milk and 3/4 cup cream over medium heat just until mixture comes to a simmer. Chop 15 ounces chocolate. In a large heat-proof bowl, combine the chopped chocolate, Nutella, sugars, salt and vanilla seeds. Pour warm milk mixture over chocolate mixture. Let stand for 1 minute.
3
Meanwhile, whip remaining cream and shave remaining chocolate. Whisk chocolate mixture until smooth; stir in liqueur. Serve with whipped cream, shaved chocolate and chopped hazelnuts. Garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.

1266

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 vanilla beans, 9 cups whole milk, 2-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided, 16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, divided, and more.

Yes, Hazelnut Hot Chocolate falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

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