Kahlua Hot Chocolate
Skip the store-bought hot cocoa mix – homemade hot chocolate is easier to make than you think with just a handful of ingredients that’s already sitting in your pantry. And it’s even better with a hint of Kahlúa!
I remember sipping on my first hot chocolate back in the Poconos Mountains when my dad was teaching me how to ski. They had the boxed cocoa mix and it was the coziest, most comforting drink I could ever have on the mountaintop covered in snow.
This was actually the only time I could have hot chocolate. My mother was very strict on having “no sweets” in the house. But little did I know that you could actually make hot chocolate from scratch so easily with just a handful of ingredients that’s already sitting in your pantry!
With homemade hot chocolate, you can control the sweetness and indulgent chocolate levels to taste – the boxed mix is always a little too strong for me. But the best part about the homemade version is the Kahlúa! Yes, this is strictly an “adults only” drink. Just add a splash of Kahlúa to your piping hot chocolate and you’ll have a cozy, grown-up hot chocolate. And you can’t forget about those marshmallows slathered in salted caramel and a drizzle of melted chocolate. I mean, that’s the only way to have hot chocolate, right?
And with the holidays right around the corner, you could even gift this to friends and family. Simply combine the dry ingredients and throw them into a cute jar with a ribbon and you’re set. It doesn’t get easier, or cheaper, than that!
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Kahlua Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 ounce Kahlúa coffee liqueur
- Mini marshmallows, for serving
- Salted caramel, for serving
- Chocolate syrup, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon and nutmeg over medium heat until heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Kahlúa.
- Serve immediately, garnished with mini marshmallows, salted caramel and chocolate syrup, if desired.
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Kahlúa. All opinions expressed are my own.
Very good and rich! Used Hershey’s 100% Cocoa
Made this tonight and it was fantastic. Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you ! i am really excited to try this at my kitchen. Its damn delicious!!!!
Well, it’s damn delicious!
Yes, you are right about the hot chocolate being topped with marsh mellows, caramel, and chocolate drizzle.
Would it be possible to substitute the Dutch processed to natural cocoa powder? It’s very hard to find Dutch around where I live. Thanks
Sure! The taste will vary just slightly – the Dutch process version has an earthier but flatter flavor while the natural cocoa version yields a fruitier, yet more acidic, flavor. I hope that helps, Ashley!
This was delicious. The cinnamon and nutmeg kicked hot chocolate up to a whole new level.
Great recipe. I am fond of these items too. Usually mix chocolates with every dish I prepare 🙂
If I need this to serve about 5 or 6, should I really triple the recipe?!
Combine all in a pot and transfer it to a thermos??
Yes, what a great idea!
Gorgeous chocolate treat
Nice
Best homemade hot chocolate
Its so yummy. This is my favourite chocolate.
For a little added flavor and in some Rumple Minze Peppermint Schnapps. It gives it a little more holiday feeling.
wow this looks so yummyyyy. 🙂
Amzing! I love it. KAHLUA HOT CHOCOLATE is my favorite
Dear, that marshmallows looks too good. I did try this with my hostel buddies today, too yumm! Thanks for the recipe.
Does it have to be served immediately or do you think I could put it in a large thermos to keep warm and serve at a party? Thank you!
Yes, you can definitely use a thermos. Genius idea! 🙂
It is very hard to resist this kind of ice cream, want to have it right now.
YUM!! This looks fantastic 🙂 I love it
is their anyway that i can grab it from your website. It looks so delicious .
Gorgeous chocolate treat
I made it last night…mmmm! Like dessert.
I Like Chocolate …. I will Try make this…..
Thanks for sharing this.
I made this the other night – it was so good! Of all the times I’ve made homemade hot chocolate, I never thought to add nutmeg. What a delicious addition!
This look SO delicious! The marshmallow topping with the sauces just makes it look extra inviting. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your recipe, I’ll be sharing with my friends. 🙂
Wow That marshmallows looks so delectable with hot chocolate. Yummy.Extraordinary cherish it.
That hot chocolate sounds divine and delectable. Looks so yummy. Can hardly wait. My mouth is watering.
Chung-Ah
That hot chocolate sounds wonderful and flavorful. Looks so yummy. Can hardly wait. Will attempt at home.
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I would like to make this for a crowd….could I make this in a crockpot and do as many cups as I need (and adjust the other ingredients accordingly)???
Unfortunately, it is very difficult to give exact conversion information to translate a traditional stovetop recipe to be used in a slow cooker without further recipe testing. However, here is an article worth checking out on a possible conversion guide. Hope that helps!
Wow That marshmallows looks so delicious with hot chocolate. Yummy.Extraordinary love it.
@Chung-Ah
That hot chocolate sounds tasty and delicious. Looks so yummy. Can’t wait. Will try at home. Thanks for this recipe.
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It is very good for winter.
Looks like your recipes are of wonderful familiar foods! 🙂
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For a little added flavor and in some Rumple Minze Peppermint Schnapps. It gives it a little more holiday feeling.
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Forget cocoa. . .this looks like a decadent dessert! Can’t wait to try this! We’re expecting single digit temps again next week. I’ll be prepared with this drink in hand!
Let me know how it turns out! This is the perfect drink for those cold nights!
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YUM!! This looks fantastic 🙂 I love it
This recipe just popped up on my phone as Ziplist’s recipe of the day…and I just so happen to have all the NECESSARY ingredients (who needs carmel when u have chocolate n booze?!) And mom and I split a bottle of peppermint mocha Kahlua a few days ago…..perfect this cold snowy KID-FREE evening in central Illinois! 😀
What perfect timing! Let me know how it turns out!
This is absolutely gorgeous and I know it has to taste even better! YUM!
I have homemade Kahlua in my pantry that is just about ready. I think I need to make this recipe to test how I did with it!!
Hmm homemade Kahlua huh?? I may need to look into this… 🙂
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mmmmm hot chocolate…makes me all warm and fuzzy just saying it! I just recenlty made hot chocolate from scratch and I can’t believe I had forgotten how much better homemade hot chocolate is..next time for sure adding Kahula!
Yes, you are right about the hot chocolate being topped with marsh mellows, caramel, and chocolate drizzle.
Swoon! Just give me a straw and out of my way!!! I want this!
A huge big fat yes to this!
Oh my word. I’ve been doing hot chocolate wrong all these years! This looks beyond delicious!
Loving all the drips and drizzles. Hot chocolate perfection!
So gorgeous, I need a big mug of this in my life!
Hot Chocolate from scratch really is the best… and then you add Kahlua to it. Hallelujah!! LOVE IT!!!
This is a fantastic winter drink! Thanks!
I want to reach into the screen and take a sip!! A huge sip or 2 or 3…..looks amazing!
I have plenty of Kahlua on hand and I love gooey, marshmallow fill hot chocolate! Looks amazing!
it might feel like 100 degrees in Australia but I want sip of this hot choc. marshmallow, booze and caramel; this drink is simply amazing!
I’m so jealous of your 100 degree weather!
It’s time for me to get serious about hot chocolate! Thanks for a wonderful idea 🙂 ela
Ohhh you make sweet dishes as well c: !
Man your version of hot cacao is truly amazing
and luxurious looking, as I’m staring angry at
my own mug with instant latte… Xx
I have such fond memories of drinking that hot cocoa from a mix after skiing as a kid. It was such the perfect thing. However, now as an adult, I’d take your version any day over the mixed stuff! LOVE those marshmallow shots!
Omg I want it. Extra kahlua, please! And the fact that those marshmallows are just jampacked, that’s my kinda hot choc! And the choc drizzle that’s over the mug…so beautiful!