Chocolate Covered Cherry Hot Chocolate Recipe
Indulge in a luscious and cozy Chocolate Covered Cherry Hot Chocolate, featuring rich Swiss Miss milk chocolate cocoa infused with the bright flavor of maraschino cherry juice. Topped with creamy whipped cream and homemade chocolate covered cherries, this festive drink is perfect for chilly days or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chocolate Covered Cherries
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 maraschino cherries, drained
Hot Chocolate
- 16 ounces whole milk
- 2 (1.38-ounce) packets Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix
- 8 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
- Stabilized whipped cream or Reddi Wip, for garnish
- Chocolate covered cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Covered Cherries: In a small microwavable bowl, heat the semi-sweet chocolate chips for 30 seconds. Stir well until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted.
- Coat the Cherries: Gently dip each maraschino cherry into the melted chocolate, slowly moving it to ensure an even coating. Place the coated cherries onto a small plate lined with parchment paper.
- Set Chocolate: Place the plate with chocolate covered cherries into the freezer for at least 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
- Heat Milk: Pour the whole milk into a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until it begins to steam, but do not let it boil.
- Mix Hot Chocolate: Pour one packet of Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix into each mug. Add 4 teaspoons of maraschino cherry juice to each mug.
- Combine Ingredients: Slowly pour the hot milk into each mug with the cocoa mix and cherry juice, stirring thoroughly to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Top each cup with stabilized whipped cream or Reddi Wip as desired. Garnish with the prepared chocolate covered cherries by skewering them on a wooden stick and adding it to the mug for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Be careful not to boil the milk to prevent a burnt taste and curdling.
- Use stabilized whipped cream if making ahead to maintain texture longer.
- Chocolate covered cherries can be made a day ahead and stored in the freezer.
- For a non-alcoholic version, use maraschino cherry juice; for a grown-up twist, a splash of cherry liqueur can be added.
- Microwave heating times may vary; check and stir the chocolate for smooth melting.
Keywords: hot chocolate, chocolate covered cherries, cherry hot cocoa, winter drink, cozy beverage, holiday drink
