Best A Plus Hot Chocolate Recipes

HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE

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Indulge in a homemade hot chocolate. Perfect as the cold nights draw in, you can add a pinch of chilli, cinnamon or a slug of rum if you like

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories Drink

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

250ml milk of your choice
1 tbsp cocoa
1-2 tbsp soft light brown sugar
25g dark or plain chocolate, finely chopped, plus a grating to serve
1 tbsp whipped cream or squirty cream

Steps:

Heat the milk, cocoa, sugar and chocolate in a small pan over a medium heat until steaming and the chocolate has melted. Whisk to dissolve the cocoa.
Pour into a mug, then add the cream to float on top. Grate over a little more chocolate to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 46 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

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Everyone's a chocolate lover when it comes to this chocolate cheesecake. It melts in your mouth, and it's very smooth and fudgy. For a fun taste twist, spoon cherry or strawberry topping over each slice right before serving. -Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup crushed chocolate wafer crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberries and white chocolate shavings, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Set aside., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined. Stir in vanilla and melted chocolate just until blended. Pour filling over crust., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. , Garnish slices with strawberries and chocolate shavings if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.