The perfect pick me up, this easy Orange Hot Chocolate is done in about 10 minutes. It’s perfect to serve 1-2, and is creamy with the perfect hint of orange.
If you are a hot chocolate lover, you also need to try this Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate.
What is better than a mug of hot chocolate on a cold day?
A mug of this Orange Hot Chocolate!
This easy hot chocolate recipe is sweet and rich with the perfect orange flavor. And best of all – it can be made in just around 10 minutes!
It doesn’t get easier, either. Just mix together some milk, cream, and milk chocolate, and the base of your hot chocolate is done. Add in some orange, and you have an easy hot chocolate recipe that tastes gourmet!
Ingredients
- Milk: I usually use 2% because that is what I keep on hand.
- Cream: This is heavy whipping cream. It makes this orange hot chocolate super creamy.
- Chocolate: I don’t get fancy on this – I usually just use Hershey’s milk chocolate bars. It melts easily, and it nice and sweet. You can use a darker chocolate, but you will lose the sweetness, so you may need to add in sugar, depending on how you like your hot chocolate.
- Orange Juice & Zest: You’ll want both the orange zest and juice to really give that orange flavor. Remember to zest the orange before you juice it.
How to Make Orange Hot Chocolate
STEP 1: Combine the milk, cream, and chocolate in a small pan. Set over medium heat.
STEP 2: Cook, stirring frequently, until the chocolate is melted. This will only take a couple minutes.
STEP 3: Turn off the heat and stir in the orange zest and orange juice. Then serve!
Tips and Tricks
- If you want the hot chocolate less rich, you can use all milk.
- We like to top this with freshly whipped cream, more orange zest, and some chocolate shavings.
- This makes 1 12-oz serving, or 2 6-oz servings. It can easily be multiplied to make more servings, though!
- You can also make this in the microwave. Just remember to stir often!
More Hot Drinks
Hot Apple Cider
Pumpkin Steamer
Cashew Coconut Hot Chocolate
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Orange Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 ounces milk chocolate
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
Instructions
- In a small saucepan or microwavable bowl, combine the milk, cream, and chocolate. Gently heat, stirring frequently, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the orange juice and orange zest.
- Serve immediately.
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