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Classic Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

  • 35g Van Houten Chocolate Drink Powder
  • 200ml Milk or Dairy-Free Alternative
  • Whipped Cream (to decorate)
  • Marshmallows (to decorate)
  • Topping Sauce (to decorate)

Method

There's nothing like the luxurious, comforting taste of hot chocolate on a cold day to bring back happy childhood memories. Treat your customers to a delicious jolt of nostalgia with our classic (but never boring) hot chocolate recipe, using any Van Houten chocolate drink powder of your choice!

How to Make a Classic Hot Chocolate:

  1. Decorate a heatproof glass with chocolate Topping sauce (or any flavour sauce you like!) 
  2. Steam milk with any Van Houten chocolate drink powder
  3. Pour into glass and top with marshmallows and whipped cream 
  4. Sprinkle with cocoa powder, or drizzle a little more sauce on top, and a few Crispearls – why not! 

Enjoyed this recipe? Next time, why not add Spice Drops to give your hot chocolate an extra kick? We like orange, coconut or mint! Or, raspberry would be great in a ruby hot chocolate!

Approximate costs

£0.88
Per mug
Please note: All costs are based on current Keylink List prices and up-to-date supermarket prices for non-Keylink products. These are given in good faith. These recipe costs could be lower if you benefit from Keylink discounts.
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