Easter Egg Hot Chocolate
Rich, creamy and decadent cocoa awaits with this Easter Hot Chocolate Recipe. Made with Cadbury Creme Eggs, heavy cream, and just 3 other ingredients this recipe comes together quickly and easily.
Servings: 2 mugs
Calories: 685kcal
Cost: Recipe $7.78 / Serving $3.89
Ingredients
- ¼ cup granulated sugar ($0.09)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder ($0.36)
- 2 cups whole milk ($0.40)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream ($1.49)
- 5 whole Cadbury Creme Eggs, quartered ($5.44)
- whipped cream, for garnish
Instructions
- Mix Dry. In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, whisk together the granulated sugar and cocoa powder.
- Add Dairy. Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy whipping cream until smooth and fully combined. Heat gently, whisking often, until the sugar and cocoa dissolve.
- Melt Chocolate. Add the quartered Cadbury Creme Eggs and whisk continuously until the chocolate shells melt and the cocoa becomes smooth. Heat just until steaming with small bubbles at the edges. Do not boil.
- Serve. Remove from heat and pour into mugs. Top with whipped cream and serve warm.
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Notes
- Creme Eggs. Chop just before using to prevent the creme centers from leaking.
- Sweetness. Add more milk to mellow the cocoa if desired.
- Milk Options. Whole milk, 2 percent, almond milk, or coffee creamer all work.
- Yield. Makes about 3 to 4 servings, depending on mug size.
- Texture Tip. Keep the heat low to avoid scorching or grainy cocoa.
Nutrition
Serving: 1mug | Calories: 685kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 2151IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 398mg | Iron: 2mg
