By Wendy Stoltz / Last Modified On January 15, 2023

Whipped Hot Chocolate is a trendy and fun drink, made popular on social media because it's so delicious! 

Hot steamed milk is topped with a sweet whipped cocoa cream to create a drink that is both beautiful and yummy. 

Perfect for kids or adults, everyone will love this chocolaty treat.

In this post we're sharing the ingredients to make whipped hot chocolate, how to make whipped hot chocolate, how to make a dairy-free whipped hot chocolate, and variations for making whipped hot chocolate.

WHIPPED HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE

I'm not exactly sure why we started whipping our drinks, but I'm glad that we did! This past year I've seen whipped coffee (Dalgona), whipped matcha tea, and now whipped hot chocolate.

I've even seen creators making fantastic art out of whipped drinks. 

We aren't going to get that fancy here today, but whipping the ingredients for hot chocolate is easy and fun to do, and creates a beautiful presentation.

The whipped cocoa mix will slowly melt into hot milk to create a creamy, sweet whipped hot chocolate that everyone will enjoy. 

Whipped hot chocolate is perfect for a relaxing night in, or serving to the kids after they come in from the cold. 

You need just a few simple ingredients to create this masterpiece. Start by mixing up a batch of my Gluten Free Hot Cocoa Mix and you'll be almost ready to go. 

INGREDIENTS IN WHIPPED HOT CHOCOLATE

Heavy Whipping Cream - This is the base for our whipped hot chocolate topping and part of the magic that makes it fluffy and airy. 

Vanilla Extract - A bit of vanilla extract always makes hot chocolate taste better. 

Hot Chocolate Mix - Use your favorite, or try my recipe for Gluten Free Hot Cocoa Mix.

Powdered Sugar - For extra sweetness and volume.

Milk - Hot milk is the base of our hot chocolate. Use whatever type of milk you prefer. 

If you have any questions about making whipped hot chocolate, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you. 

HOW TO MAKE WHIPPED HOT CHOCOLATE

1. Gather the ingredients. Make sure that the heavy cream is cold before you start. 
2. In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, whip the cold whipping cream, vanilla extract, hot chocolate mix, and powdered sugar together. 
3. Continue whipping on high until the mixture begins to thicken and soft peaks form, similar to making whipped cream. 
4. Add heated milk to two mugs, and spoon or pipe the whipped hot chocolate on top. Sprinkle cocoa, cinnamon, or chocolate shavings on top and enjoy!

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions in this whipped hot chocolate recipe, please see the recipe below.

HOW TO MAKE DAIRY FREE WHIPPED HOT CHOCOLATE

A few simple substitutions will create an amazing dairy free whipped hot chocolate. 

Use a dairy-free hot cocoa mix, store bought dairy free whipped cream, and your favorite dairy free milk.

I suggest whipping the ingredients for the cocoa together first with a bit of milk, then folding in the dairy free whipped topping before serving. 

VARIATIONS FOR WHIPPED HOT CHOCOLATE

Once you have this method down, you can dress your whipped hot chocolate up in so many ways! 

Serve it cold. Iced whipped hot chocolate will be just as yummy, simply use cold milk instead of hot. 

Add more flavor. Different flavor extracts like peppermint, almond, or coconut in addition to the vanilla would be delicious. 

Make this a grown up drink. Add coffee liqueur or a cinnamon liqueur for a little kick.

You could also make this whipped hot chocolate sugar free by using a sugar free hot cocoa mix and sugar free whipped cream.

MORE DRINKS TO TRY

I have many delicious gluten free smoothies and drinks here on the site that I know you'll love! 

For a cool, nutritious drink, try my Chocolate Avocado Smoothie or my Pineapple Spinach Smoothie.

Here are a few more drinks you might like.

KETO HOT CHOCOLATE - You can make your own rich, comforting keto hot chocolate mix with a few simple ingredients. Instructions included for a dairy free keto hot chocolate mix. This simple keto hot chocolate recipe will be a new staple in your house.

MATCHA DALGONA - Matcha Dalgona is a sweet, creamy drink that is a twist on dalgona coffee. If you love whipped matcha, you will love this dalgona matcha recipe.

HOT CHOCOLATE - You can make your own rich, chocolaty gluten free hot chocolate mix with a few simple ingredients. Instructions included for a dairy free hot chocolate mix.

KETO LEMONADE - Quench your thirst with a cold glass of fresh lemonade. This low carb lemonade alternative is simple to make and can be adjusted for those who prefer a tart keto lemonade recipe vs. a sweeter low carb lemonade.

TURMERIC LATTE (TURMERIC COFFEE OPTION) - This delicious turmeric latte offers notes of cinnamon and sweet maple syrup. Add a shot of espresso to the mix and you'll have delicious Turmeric Coffee.

OAT MILK LATTE - Oat Milk Latte is a delicious, easy to make morning drink that will make you feel like you are drinking a fancy coffeeshop beverage!

HOMEMADE ICED COFFEE - Now you can make Iced Coffee Four Ways at home with a few minutes and some simple ingredients - Traditional Iced Coffee, Dirty Chai Iced Coffee, Salted Caramel Iced Coffee, and Mocha Iced Coffee.

Did you make this Whipped Hot Chocolate? Please leave a comment below letting me know what you thought.