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The Best Red Wine Hot Chocolate

Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 1563kcal
Author: Jazzmine Woodard
Creamy homemade dark hot chocolate combined with fruity red wine for the ultimate cold-weather adult indulgence
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Equipment

  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 mixing spoon or whisk

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate broken into pieces
  • 2 cups sweet red wine
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar or to taste

Instructions

  • Melt chocolate in a saucepan over low heat (about three minutes). Keep an eye on the chocolate to prevent burning.
  • Once most of the chocolate is melted, add in heavy cream and stir until incorporated.
  • Add cocoa powder and sugar and stir vigorously to get rid of any lumps. Cook mixture for two minutes or so, allowing it to thicken. Mixture should be steaming and perhaps bubbling but not boiling.
  • Add red wine to saucepan and continue cooking for no more than another minute, stirring continuously. Do not bring to a boil. Remove from heat and serve warm.

Notes

Storage
Allow the hot cocoa to cool to room temperature and transfer to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to five days.

Nutrition

Calories: 1563kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 119g | Saturated Fat: 74g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 274mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 1089mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 3546IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 7mg