Good Quality Cocoa Powder. You can use natural cocoa powder or Dutch process cocoa powder. I use Rodelle Dutch Process Cocoa Powder. Milk-I use whole milk because I often have it on hand. If you have some heavy cream or half and half, you can use it in place of some of the milk. It will make this hot chocolate even more creamy and delicious. Use 1 1/4 cups milk and 3/4 cup heavy cream or half and half. Sprinkle some chocolate shavings to the top. You can make these by grating some good chocolate with a vegetable peeler! We think the sweetness in this is perfect, but that comes down to preference. To make it sweeter, or even to reduce the sweetness, just adjust the amount of sugar used.

I love Baileys in my coffee and other hot drinks with Baileys. I have always wanted to know how to make hot chocolate with Baileys. Turns out it’s super easy! All you need is a few minutes and a few ingredients. Candy cane - If you like peppermint hot chocolate, add a candy cane and let it melt into the hot chocolate to add the peppermint taste. Yes, I wrote this recipe for one serving so you can easily multiply it to serve the number of guests you want. The recipe card below has a 2X and 3X button to easily double or triple the ingredient quantities. The cooking time will just take longer. More Baileys recipesHeavy Whipping Cream. The heavy cream just adds a creamy richness to the hot chocolate but you could skip it and use all milk if you wanted. Milk: Any percentage milk works. The higher fat, the creamier your hot chocolate will be. For the most decadent hot chocolate, replace part of the milk with a little half and half or heavy cream.

Chocolate - Melted chocolate provide the signature chocolatey flavor, we recommend using a rich chocolate like semisweet or dark chocolate chunks or chips. Place mugs, whipped cream and a bowl of marshmallows on the side of the slow cooker for everyone to serve themselves.This drink might seem like a no-brainer, but I have a few little tips to make sure it’s perfect every time! This is the best recipe for a classic and delicious hot chocolate. It uses milk instead of water for a creamier finish and even includes melted chocolate in the mix for added decadence.

No, Baileys Irish cream does not need to be refrigerated either opened or unopened. However, once you have mixed the Baileys and hot chocolate, you should sore the chocolate mixture in the fridge. Substitutions Baileys Irish Creama liqueur made with Irish whiskey, cream, and cocoa that’s manufactured in Ireland. It’s the most popular liqueur worldwide. It’s low alcohol: the ABV is 17% (compared to 40% in spirits like gin, whiskey, and vodka).Add a big marshmallow or two and a handful of mini marshmallows! Make sure your marshmallows are fresh! See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements. Substitutions and Variations The milk and chocolate base is creamy and rich. It’s a from scratch hot chocolate recipe is made with real chocolate. Make a simple chocolate syrup by stirring together sugar and cocoa powder, adding water, and whisking it together in a small pot over medium-low heat.