Hot Chocolate Season is Almost Over: Hot Chocolate Recipes We’re Freaking For
It’s hard to imagine it now, but soon you may miss Winter. And since Punxsutawney Phil said it’s not going to last much longer, we think we’d better soak up these last weeks of the season we love to hate. No, come June, we’re not going to miss Uber surge pricing or getting slushied by taxi cabs rounding corners, but we may miss the one drink it’s got to be cold to enjoy: Hot Chocolate. So, to make sure that you can reach your cocoa quota this season, we’ve rounded up our favorite recipes for hot chocolate (and riffs on the classic) from around the web.
The Classic: Tart Tart’s Decadent Hot Chocolate Alla City Bakery
The Tart Tart created their own version of City Bakery’s decadent hot chocolate, which has a cult following all its own.
For The Dinner Party: Smitten Kitchen’s Frozen Hot Coffee
Smitten Kitchen, is known for easy to follow, wholesome recipes that are all about using real ingredients for healthy and decadent dishes. Her frozen hot chocolate is inspired by Serendipity’s famous version, and is the perfect ending to a dinner party this Winter.
The #Trending Riff: Matcha White Hot Chocolate
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed that matcha, the Japanese powdered green tea, has become the newest #trend at your local coffee shop, and we ain’t hatin’. This riff on hot chocolate from Food and Wine is a trendy tea-lover’s treat.
The All Dressed Up Version: Cinnamon Infused Hot Chocolate from Joy The Baker
Sometimes you want to make something fancy that has a little something extra, but is still rooted in a classic. Joy The Baker is known for her beautiful, sugary confections, classic favorites and new ideas, and we’re always the first to like her amazing photos on Insta. Here is her version of a classic with a twist. We’ll take seconds, please.
Got a fave recipe or place to grab a hot cup? Let us know in the comments!