Boozy Decadent Hot Chocolate
Today I’m bringing you Boozy Decadent Hot Chocolate. I know it’s supposed to be spring but right now it feels more like winter in our house and it’s not unusual for there to be the odd flurry of snow in April! So if you’re feeling the chill like me then this creamy hot chocolate made with dark chocolate and a touch of Baileys Chocolat Luxe is just the thing to warm you up and put a smile on your face. I topped my hot chocolate with mini marshmallows which go beautifully molten and are a joy to eat with a teaspoon at the end but you could also top with whipped cream and grated chocolate.
I based this recipe on Decadent Hot Chocolate from Isabella King of Coriander Queen. Isabella said she didn’t really do tea or coffee and most hot chocolate was too milky to her taste. However she discovered a chocolate shop where they sold hot chocolate that was more like shots so she recreated it at home. Isabella sadly passed away in March aged just 29 so myself and fellow food bloggers are paying tribute to Isabella today by recreating or adapting some of her recipes as a way of celebrating her life. Isabella was an extremely talented and friendly food blogger in our close knit cyber community. The things I remember most about Isabella were her happy smiling face in her knitted hat and her beautifully piped cupcakes.
I hope Isabella would approve of my Boozy Decadent Hot Chocolate as she was partial to the odd cocktail recipe over on Coriander Queen. Raising an espresso cup to you Isabella, you’ve left us with so many inspiring and wonderful recipes, it was a pleasure knowing you. Thank you….
- 35g dark chocolate, broken into pieces
- 30 mls Baileys Chocolat Luxe
- 150 mls semi-skimmed or whole milk
- 25 mls single cream
- Optional toppings:
- mini marshmallows
- whipped cream
- grated dark chocolate
- Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of barely simmering water (don’t let the bowl touch the water).
- Meanwhile heat the milk and cream in a small pan over a low heat until hot (don’t boil).
- Once the chocolate has melted remove the bowl from the pan and whisk in the Baileys Chocolat Luxe.
- Then whisk in the hot milk and cream.
- Pour into 2 espresso cups.
- Decorate with mini marshmallows or whipped cream and grated chocolate if wished.
- Can also be chilled and served cold on a warm day!
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Richard Tyler
10/05/2017 at 1:32 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Just perfect!
Camilla
10/05/2017 at 2:28 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Richard:-)
susan
09/05/2017 at 12:35 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
love this idea, must try
Heather Haigh
02/05/2017 at 8:01 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Perfect to come home to after a nice walk.
Camilla
02/05/2017 at 9:19 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yes Heather:-)
Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet
01/05/2017 at 11:25 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What a decadent hot chocolate! I’ve never tried other Baileys flavours but this first world problem should be rectified as soon as possible.
Camilla
01/05/2017 at 11:49 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh yes Michelle, definitely:-)
Richard Eldred Hawes
30/04/2017 at 9:31 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks lovely but I do not think it will do my diet any good at all
Camilla
01/05/2017 at 12:39 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Perhaps no LOL but one odd treat now and again is good for the soul:-)
Amy Fidler
29/04/2017 at 3:10 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Bet this is divine x
Camilla
29/04/2017 at 8:31 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Amy, it really is:-)
ABIGAIL HAMILTON
28/04/2017 at 11:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I so need to try this : )
Julie
28/04/2017 at 12:14 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
OMG yummm! Can’t wait to try this
Camilla
28/04/2017 at 9:18 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Julie:-)
paula cheadle
27/04/2017 at 10:11 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
my type of hot choccy
Camilla
27/04/2017 at 10:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Mine too:-)
Harline Parkin
27/04/2017 at 5:47 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Boozy chocolate that’s a great combo
Camilla
27/04/2017 at 6:26 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Harline, it is really good:-)
Claire
26/04/2017 at 3:05 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love this, it looks beautiful & delicious 🙂
Camilla
26/04/2017 at 4:48 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Claire, it really is yummy:-)
Kate
25/04/2017 at 7:13 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Would be great for these chilly evenings , as unfortunately it doesn’t seem like summer is coming just yet 🙁
Camilla
25/04/2017 at 7:49 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Kate, yes it seems like winter is back almost!
Ceri Jones
25/04/2017 at 10:48 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This looks so luxe, I am sure Isabella would love your version, a lovely tribute to her
Camilla
25/04/2017 at 7:51 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Ceri, I think she would:-)
Choclette
24/04/2017 at 9:20 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Ooh boozy hot chocolate is just what I need. That snow flurry really isn’t far away! Izzie has so many fabulous recipes, I’m feeling like I need to make a few more.
Camilla
24/04/2017 at 11:44 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yes it’s definitely getting colder so I’m going to be making more of this hot chocolate very soon. So many wonderful recipes Izzie has left us:-)
Janice
24/04/2017 at 8:41 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Well, that certainly would warm you up! It looks so indulgent and delicious. A very fitting and touching tribute to a very talented cook, photographer and food writer.
Camilla
24/04/2017 at 11:45 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Janice, certainly need warming up this week!
Nayna Kanabar
23/04/2017 at 6:15 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Its never the wrong time of year to enjoy hot chocolate. Adding booze must have made it extra special. Lovely tribute to a wonderful blogger.
Camilla
23/04/2017 at 9:50 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Nayna, it was a lovely drink to remember Izzie by:-)
Lucy
23/04/2017 at 6:01 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Lovely sentiments Camilla and it is so chilly a cup of this would go down very well here.
Camilla
23/04/2017 at 9:50 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Lucy, yes and I hear the weather is going to get chillier yet!
Margaret gallagher
23/04/2017 at 5:51 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’m sure isabella would be one of the first to have congratulated you on YOUR recipe
A fitting tribute x
Camilla
23/04/2017 at 9:51 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Margaret, very kind:-)
Kavey
23/04/2017 at 4:27 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Lovely post and I’m sure Isabella would approve of this variation on her hot chocolate!!!
Camilla
23/04/2017 at 9:52 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Kavey, I think she would:-)
Margot
23/04/2017 at 3:12 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Can’t believe I have never tried boozy hot chocolate, sounds delicious. And this is such a lovely tribute to Isabella!
Camilla
23/04/2017 at 9:53 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Margot, I hadn’t tried it before either:-)
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