Served in a tall footed glass, this hot chocolate is deep red towards the bottom, transitioning into traditional brown at the top. A generous topping of whipped cream is dusted with cocoa powder, flaked sea salt, and sprinkled with a few pomegranate arils delivering an elegant, eye-catching drink.

Garnet Glam Hot Chocolate

Name: Garnet Glam Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: pure unsweetened pomegranate juice, 2/3 cup; dark chocolate, 4 ounces chopped; granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons adjust to taste; whole milk, 2 cups; whipping cream, 1/2 cup cold; cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon; pomegranate arils, a handful; sea salt flakes, a pinch

Category Beverage

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: January 31, 2024

Celebrating National Hot Chocolate Day, we are going to create the 'Garnet Glam Hot Chocolate'. It's a classic homemade hot chocolate delicately flavored and colored with natural pomegranate juice. Pomegranate brings a burst of flavor, color, and health benefits to this wintertime delight.

Ingredients (for 2)

Pure unsweetened pomegranate juice - 2/3 cup
Dark chocolate - 4 ounces - chopped
Granulated sugar - 2 tablespoons - adjust to taste
Whole milk - 2 cups
Whipping cream - 1/2 cup - cold
Cocoa powder - 1 teaspoon
Pomegranate arils - a handful
Sea salt flakes - a pinch

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍯🥄🔥

In a small saucepan, simmer 2/3 cup of pure unsweetened pomegranate juice until it reduces by half.
Step 2 - 🍫🥄🔥

Stir in 4 ounces of chopped dark chocolate and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar until completely melted.
Step 3 - 🥛🌡️🔄

Gradually pour in 2 cups of whole milk, stirring consistently until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
Step 4 - 🥣🍶🌬️

In a separate bowl, whip 1/2 cup of cold whipping cream to soft peaks.
Step 5 - ☕🥛👌

Pour the hot chocolate mixture into serving glasses, top each with a dollop of the whipped cream.
Step 6 - 🍫🧂🍒

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder, a few sea salt flakes, and a handful of pomegranate arils on top of each serving.

Additional

The 'Garnet Glam Hot Chocolate' can be easily transformed into a vegan version by using dark chocolate made from a dairy-free recipe, substituting whole milk with almond milk or other nut milk, and using coconut whipped cream. Children can participate by helping to whip the cream or sprinkle the toppings. Pomegranate not only gives this hot chocolate a stunning look but it's also rich in antioxidants!