Strawberry hot chocolate recipe with step by step photos. I love to drink hot chocolate during winters, I made a batch of this easy homemade hot chocolate mix and was wondering if there will be something like strawberry hot chocolate. I started to browse without any clue but I learned that strawberry hot chocolate is indeed a very popular beverage with loads of recipes. I selected a very simple recipe and made few changes.
To make this easy strawberry hot chocolate recipe, I have used fresh strawberries, chocolate chips, cocoa powder and honey. I used honey instead of sugar and that was a pleasant change from the usual flavor and taste. I also added a dash of vanilla to enhance the strawberry flavor.
This strawberry hot chocolate was an instant hit at home, rich, creamy and thick with a very pleasing color and subtle taste, this is a must try recipe for all strawberry lovers. Strawberry and chocolate is hit combo and works beautifully in this recipe too.
Do try this easy strawberry hot chocolate recipe and tell me how you liked it!
I served this plain, you can add some whipped cream or serve with some marshmallows if needed.
To make this strawberry hot chocolate recipe vegan, use sugar instead of honey, almond or any other nut milk instead of dairy milk and dairy free chocolate chips.
Strawberry hot chocolate recipe with step by step photos.
1. Blend together 9 hulled strawberries, 4 teaspoons cocoa powder along with 2.5 cups of boiled and cooled milk until very smooth.
2. Transfer the puree to a small pan and add in the chocolate chips (add sugar now if you are using sugar). Now simmer till the chocolate chips melt and the drink turns thick and creamy.
3. Add honey to taste and a dash of vanilla extract, stir well and serve strawberry hot chocolate immediately.
Strawberry hot chocolate recipe card below:
Strawberry hot chocolate recipe
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups milk boiled and at room temperature
- 8-9 strawberries hulled
- 3 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
- Honey or sugar to taste
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend together 9 hulled strawberries, 4 teaspoons cocoa powder along with 2.5 cups of boiled and cooled milk until very smooth.
- Transfer the puree to a small pan and add in the chocolate chips (add sugar now if you are using sugar). Now simmer till the chocolate chips melt and the drink turns thick and creamy.
- Add honey to taste and a dash of vanilla extract, stir well and serve strawberry hot chocolate immediately.
Notes
2. Do not more strawberries than specified, 3 berries for one serving would be perfect, else the drink may be a bit sour.
3. If adding sugar,add along with chocolate chips, honey should be added after removing from flame.
4. You can use grated chocolate instead of chocolate chips.
Nutrition
Manasi says
this is a very new recipe to me. Thanks for sharing.