Whipped Hot Chocolate is a trendy and fun drink, made popular on social media because it's so delicious! Perfect for kids or adults, and everyone will love this chocolaty treat.
The Best Whipped Hot Chocolate Recipe
Hot steamed milk is topped with a sweet whipped cocoa cream to create a drink that is both beautiful and yummy.
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.
The whipped cocoa mix will slowly melt into hot milk to create a creamy, sweet whipped hot chocolate that everyone will enjoy.
You need just a few simple ingredients to create this warm, chocolatey drink. Start by mixing up a batch of my Gluten Free Hot Cocoa Mix, and you'll be almost ready to go.
Why You’ll Love This Drink
Perfect anytime - Whipped hot chocolate is perfect for a relaxing night in, or serving to the kids after they come in from the cold.
Easy and fun - We aren't going to get fancy with the art here today, but whipping the ingredients for hot chocolate is easy and fun to do, and creates a beautiful presentation.
Whipped drinks taste better - 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.
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. It's just sugar, cocoa powder, dry milk powder, salt, and vanilla. Chocolate does have benefits!
- Powdered Sugar - For extra sweetness and volume.
- Milk - Hot or warm milk is the base of our hot chocolate. Use whatever type of milk you prefer. That includes dairy-free options like soy milk or almond milk. If you're feeling "extra", you can even use chocolate milk!
If you have any questions about making whipped hot chocolate, please leave a comment below, and I will get back to you.
Equipment Needed
You'll need a mixing bowl and a stand mixer or a hand mixer to mix all that chocolate and cream together. You can whisk it together by hand or use a stand mixer at medium/high speed to make it even easier.
And yes, it's also easy to make with a milk frother. You can easily make a single cup version of this if you're treating yourself!
How To Make Whipped Hot Chocolate
- Gather the ingredients. Make sure that the heavy cream is cold before you start. That will help it hold its whipped texture really well.
- In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, whip the cold whipping cream, vanilla extract, hot chocolate mix, and powdered sugar together. Optionally, you can whip half for the hot chocolate and leave the chocolate mix out of the other half to have a white whipped cream on top.
- Continue whipping on high until the mixture begins to thicken and soft peaks form, similar to making whipped cream. You'll notice the texture easily. Don't stop until it looks right!
- Add heated milk to two mugs, and spoon or pipe the whipped hot chocolate on top. Sprinkle cocoa, cinnamon, or chocolate shavings on top as garnishes 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.
And yes, you can use a milk frother if you're doing a one-cup version of this. It's pretty quick to make homemade whipped cream. Just make sure you're starting with cold heavy whipping cream to start with.
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.
Tips
- Use cold cream - It helps if your cream, bowl, and beaters are all cold.
- Start slow - I like to start slowly and then increase the speed so it doesn't splatter everywhere.
- Add sugar slowly - Add sugar in batches; it tends to make the cream hold better for longer.
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 extract, almond, or coconut, in addition to the vanilla, would be delicious.
- Make this a grown-up drink. Add coffee liqueur like Baileys Irish cream or a cinnamon liqueur for a little kick.
- Make sugar-free. You could also make this whipped hot chocolate sugar-free by using a sugar-free hot cocoa mix and sugar-free whipped cream.
- Use some toppings. Add some chocolate sprinkles, mini marshmallows or crushed candy canes for a festive look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Make Whipped Hot Chocolate Without Heavy Cream?
Yes, you can. You need to use an alternative that will whip up like cream. Great alternatives are chilled coconut cream, aquafaba, or evaporated milk.
Is Whipped Hot Chocolate Different Than Adding Whipped Cream On Top Of Your Hot Chocolate?
So the big difference is that whipped hot chocolate infuses chocolate into the whipped cream itself, while regular hot chocolate just gets a plain whipped cream cap.
More Drinks To Try
I have many delicious gluten-free smoothies and drinks here on the site that I know you'll love! And besides being totally delicious, they're insta-worthy too.
For a cool, nutritious drink, try my Chocolate Avocado Smoothie or my Pineapple Spinach Smoothie. Both are packed with healthy ingredients. They're some of my favorite breakfast drinks, too.
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.
- TURMERIC SMOOTHIE - It's creamy, sweet, and healthy. I like the turmeric flavor, and it includes a little pepper to our bodies absorb curcumin.
- 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.
- 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.
Whipped Hot Chocolate
Whipped hot chocolate is a cozy and decadent treat, and the recipe is easy. Made with rich cocoa powder and topped with fluffy whipped cream, it's the perfect way to warm up on a chilly day.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cold heavy whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup hot chocolate mix
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups (16 oz.) milk, heated
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, whip the cold whipping cream, vanilla extract, hot chocolate mix, and powdered sugar together.
- Continue to beat on high until the mixture begins to thicken and soft peaks form, similar to making whipped cream.
- Split the heated milk between two 12-16 oz. mugs.
- Spoon or pipe the whipped hot chocolate on top of the heated milk. Sprinkle cocoa, cinnamon, or chocolate shavings on top.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use cold cream - It helps if your cream, bowl, and beaters are all cold.
- Start slow - I like to start slowly and then increase the speed so it doesn't splatter everywhere.
- Add sugar slowly - Add sugar in batches; it tends to make the cream hold better for longer.
- Optional: Separate the whipping cream and beat half without the chocolate. Then you can make a black and white hot chocolate by adding both kinds to the top!
- My homemade hot chocolate mix is just sugar, unsweetened cocoa, non-fat dry milk powder, salt, and vanilla-bean powder
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 482Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 299mgCarbohydrates: 62gFiber: 2gSugar: 52gProtein: 5g
This nutrition info is based on the exact ingredients and brands that I used a the time. It may not be 100% accurate. Please check your ingredients nutrition labels.
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