A steaming mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream, sprinkled with cocoa powder and orange zest.

Coconut Orange Hot Chocolate

Name: Coconut Orange Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: coconut milk, 4 cups; semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup; granulated sugar, 1/2 cup; vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon; orange, Zest of one; salt, Pinch; whipped cream, for topping; orange zest, for garnish; cocoa powder, for garnish

Category Drinks

Prep 5 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style American

Technique Stovetop

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: January 31, 2023

Hot chocolate is a classic drink that almost everyone loves, but let's take it up a notch and make it more special. This recipe will introduce some new flavors to the classic hot chocolate, using coconut milk and orange zest to brighten the flavor.

Ingredients (for 4)

Coconut milk - 4 cups
Semi-sweet chocolate chips - 1 cup
Granulated sugar - 1/2 cup
Vanilla extract - 1 tablespoon
Orange - Zest of one
Salt - Pinch
Whipped cream - - for topping
Orange zest - - for garnish
Cocoa powder - - for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥥🥛🔥

Heat the coconut milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot, but not boiling.
Step 2 - 🍫🍊🧂🍯🥄

Add the chocolate chips, sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest, and salt to the saucepan. Whisk until completely combined and the chocolate chips have melted.
Step 3 - ⏰🥄

Continue to cook the chocolate mixture in the saucepan for another 5 minutes. Whisk occasionally to prevent burning.
Step 4 - 🍫🥛☕️🍊🍦🧂🍫

Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream, orange zest, and a sprinkle of cocoa powder. Serve hot and enjoy!

Additional

This recipe can be easily modified for different dietary needs by using dairy-free chocolate chips and skipping the whipped cream topping. To make it more fun for kids, let them help whisk the hot chocolate on the stove and add the toppings at the end.