Spiked Hot Chocolate

Rich chocolate, creamy milk, and North North Forest Kreme™ Walnut Liqueur meld together for this simple, delicious homemade spiked hot chocolate all the adults will love!

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This post is sponsored by North Forest Kreme, but all statements and opinions are my own. Must be 21+ to purchase. Please drink responsibly.

I’m excited to partner with North Forest Kreme™ to bring you this original recipe. Our delicious and easy spiked hot chocolate is the perfect warm drink for adults to enjoy this holiday season. This hot chocolate is made from scratch with creamy milk, rich chocolate, and North Forest Kreme™ Walnut Liqueur which is non-dairy, topped with homemade whipped cream, this boozy hot chocolate is irresistible!

Craving more hot chocolate ideas? Try our hot chocolate on a stick or our frozen hot chocolate as well.

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SPIKED HOT CHOCOLATE INGREDIENTS

You will need…

For the hot chocolate:

• 2 cups whole milk
• ½ teaspoon cornstarch
• ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
• ¼ cup white chocolate chips
• 2 ounces North Forest Kreme™ Walnut Liqueur (Click Here to find it in a store near you!)

For the maple whipped cream:

• ⅓ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon North Forest Kreme™ Walnut Liqueur
• ½ teaspoon confectioners sugar
• ½ teaspoon maple syrup

I love the North Forest Kreme Liqueur in this recipe — the flavors are irresistible and the finish is so smooth. They’re the “Official Drink of Sweater Weather” after all so it’s certainly the season to enjoy them!

You’ll enjoy North Forest Kreme in this cocktail — but you should also try them on the rocks, or straight up! The quality and taste cannot be beat.

I’m featuring their Walnut Kreme today, but you could easily try the other flavors to see which is your favorite with this spiked hot chocolate. They also offer Maple Bourbon, Pumpkin Kreme, Peppermint Press, and Huckleberry Vanilla. Yum!

SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS

DRIZZLE: Add a drizzle of dark chocolate, white chocolate, or caramel sauce to the top of your drink before serving.

MARSHMALLOWS: Add a few marshmallows to each glass instead of the homemade whipped cream.

CINNAMON: Add a dash of cinnamon to the mix for another layer of flavor.

VANILLA EXTRACT: Add a few drops of vanilla extract.

NUTMEG: You could add a pinch of nutmeg to this as well.

SHAVINGS: Everything is better with a little extra chocolate! 😉 Add some dark or white chocolate shavings on top before serving.

HOW TO MAKE THIS SPIKED HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE

STEP ONE: In a medium sauce pan, combine milk and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth. 

STEP TWO: Heat milk on medium high heat, stirring frequently, until it begins to boil. 

STEP THREE: Remove from heat and stir in chocolate.

STEP FOUR: Add North Forest Kreme™ Walnut Liqueur — or any of their other flavors.

STEP FIVE: In a small bowl, mix the heavy cream, North Forest Kreme™ Walnut Liqueur, confectioners sugar, and maple syrup. Whip until stiff peaks form. 

STEP SIX: Top with your homemade maple whipped cream or marshmallows.

This creamy homemade spiked hot chocolate will become a favorite drink for years to come. Simple, quality ingredients combine to make a smooth, rich, irresistible flavor that is perfect for the chill of winter.

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• Jello Shots
• Orange Sherbet Punch
• Bailey’s and Coffee Ice Cubes
• Crockpot Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Spiked Hot Chocolate

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Rich chocolate, creamy milk, and North North Forest Kreme™ Walnut Liqueur meld together for this simple, delicious homemade spiked hot chocolate all the adults will love!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 2

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Ingredients

  

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For the hot chocolate:

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
• 2 ounces North Forest Kreme™ Walnut Liqueur

For the whipped cream:

• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon North Forest Kreme™ Walnut Liqueur
• 1/2 teaspoon confectioners sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup

Instructions

 

• In a medium sauce pan, combine milk and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth.
• Heat milk on medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until it begins to boil.
• Remove from heat and stir in chocolate.
• Add North Forest Kreme™ Walnut Liqueur, or the flavor of your choice.
• In a small bowl, mix the heavy cream, North Forest Kreme™ Walnut Liqueur, confectioners sugar, and maple syrup. Whip until stiff peaks form.
• Top with maple whipped cream or marshmallows.

Nutrition

Calories: 671kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 978IU | Calcium: 437mg | Iron: 1mg

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