Creamy Limoncello Hot Chocolate
Creamy limoncello hot chocolate is the perfect drink for the Holidays! To make this spiked hot chocolate, stir crema di limoncello into warm cocoa, top it with marshmallows, lemon zest and serve!
Servings: 1 (1 cup/250 milliliters)
Calories: 426
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (250 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ounce dark chocolate - 70% cocoa content (30 grams)
- 3 tablespoons crema di limoncello
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar , optional
Extras:
- marshmallows
- candy cane , crushed
- 1 lemon , zest only, small-size (highly recommended)
Instructions
- In a saucepan (over medium heat) whisk together the milk and cocoa powder until well combined. Add chocolate and stir until it has melted completely. Turn off the heat and add crema di limoncello.
- Taste it. Add sugar to your liking.
- Optional: top with marshmallows, zest from 1 lemon and crushed candy cane.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- I used 2% fat milk. You can use low-fat milk as well.
- Brown sugar can be substituted with white granulated sugar.
- The extras are completely optional and you can either omit them or use whipped cream instead.
- This recipe can be easily doubled/tripled ...
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Limoncello Hot Chocolate
Amount per Serving
Calories
426
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Cholesterol
5
mg
2
%
Sodium
109
mg
5
%
Potassium
667
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
45
g
15
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
36
g
40
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
500
IU
10
%
Calcium
320
mg
32
%
Iron
4.1
mg
23
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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