Best 5 Christmas Orange Hot Chocolate Recipes
As the holiday season approaches, the aroma of Christmas orange hot chocolate fills the air, bringing warmth and cheer to homes and hearts. This classic beverage, a harmonious blend of rich chocolate, zesty oranges, and creamy milk, is a beloved tradition that evokes memories of family gatherings, festive decorations, and the magic of the yuletide season. Indulge in the sensory delight of preparing this delectable treat, a captivating fusion of flavors that will transport you to a winter wonderland, where the sweetness of oranges dances gracefully with the richness of chocolate, creating a symphony of flavors that will enchant your taste buds.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHOC-ORANGE HOT CHOCOLATE
Enjoy the heavenly combination of citrus and chocolate in sumptuous drink form by whipping up this double cream-based dream
Provided by Miriam Nice
Categories Drink
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the milk, cream and orange zest together in a saucepan until simmering then remove from the heat and pour through a sieve into a jug to remove the orange zest. Pour the infused milk mixture back into the pan and add the chocolate, stirring until the chocolate has melted and is really smooth.
- Put the pan back on the heat to warm through then add the orange liqueur. Pour into a mug and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714 calories, Fat 54 grams fat, SaturatedFat 33 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 25 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
ORANGE HOT CHOCOLATE
Recipe courtesy Jacques Torres, Sweet Art From Foodnetwork.com. A yummy twist on homemade hot chocolate! I am hoping that this won't pump up my blood sugar too much, while allowing me to enjoy hot chocolate!
Provided by Mrs. Pope
Categories Beverages
Time 24m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the milk powder, grated chocolate, orange zest and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl and combine thoroughly.
- Spoon the mixture into tins or jars. Label with instructions to use 1/2 cup of chocolate mixture with 1 cup of hot milk or water.
- To make hot chocolate: Pour milk into a saucepan and heat until hot but not boiling. Stir in the hot chocolate mixture and bring to a boil.
- You can also use a cinnamon stick to stir the hot chocolate. In that case, do not add the ground cinnamon in the recipe.
- Top with whip cream and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.4, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 59.4, Carbohydrate 6.2, Sugar 6.2, Protein 4.2
CHRISTMAS ORANGE HOT CHOCOLATE
I love to make this to drink on Christmas day at the fireplace with the classic music playing.
Provided by Whisker
Categories Hot Chocolate
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat milk in a saucepan over high heat; whisk hot cocoa mix into milk until completely dissolved. Continue whisking for 1 minute, reduce heat to medium, and gradually stir in orange juice. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top and stir. Pour hot chocolate into a mug.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 241.8 mg, Sugar 35 g
MILK CHOCOLATE AND ORANGE HOT CHOCOLATE
Categories Alcoholic Chocolate Christmas Kid-Friendly Orange Winter Christmas Eve Party Bon Appétit Drink Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk cream and brown sugar in medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate whipped cream.
- Pour milk into heavy large saucepan. Using vegetable peeler, remove peel (orange part only) from 4 oranges. Add peel to milk (reserve oranges for another use). Bring milk mixture to simmer over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Cover and let steep 30 minutes.
- Strain milk mixture into large bowl, pressing on solids to remove liquid. Return milk to same saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium-high heat. Add chopped chocolate and cocoa powder; whisk until melted and smooth. Simmer 1 minute, whisking constantly. Ladle hot chocolate into 4 ceramic cups or mugs. Top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with chocolate curls and garnish with orange peel twists, if desired.
HALLOWEEN ORANGE HOT CHOCOLATE
Slightly altered recipe from Kaboose.com; they got this neat treat from "the book Halloween Tricks and Treats by Matthew Mead (Time Inc. Home Entertainment, 2008)"
Provided by kikyo7734
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 10 glasses hot chocolate, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Coarsely chop the premium white chocolate, transfer to a medium-size heatproof bowl and set aside.
- Heat milk in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat, until bubbles begin to form at edge of surface, about 4 minutes.
- Immediately pour milk over chocolate.
- When chocolate begins to melt, stir until combined. Whisk in vanilla extract and 2 drops orange food color; whisk until a light foam forms on surface.
- Pour into 10 mugs, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate nonpareils, and serve immediately.
Tips:
- To make the orange-infused milk, combine milk, orange zest, and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
- For a richer hot chocolate, use half-and-half or cream instead of milk.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream or marshmallows to each cup of hot chocolate for a festive touch.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, or cocoa powder.
- For a vegan version, use almond milk or soy milk instead of cow's milk.
Conclusion:
This Christmas Orange Hot Chocolate is a delicious and festive way to warm up on a cold winter day. With its rich chocolate flavor, hints of orange, and creamy texture, this hot chocolate is sure to be a hit with everyone. So gather your ingredients and give this recipe a try!
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