Boozy Decadent Hot Chocolate is the perfect warming drink made with dark chocolate, a touch of cream, and Baileys Chocolat Luxe.
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 do tea or coffee and most hot chocolate was too milky for 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 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….
Fellow food bloggers’ recipe tributes can be found here:
- Easy 5 ingredient pesto tomato tart on Amuse Your Bouche (vegetarian)
- Cider, apple and sausage casserole on Farmersgirl Kitchen
- Chocolate orange oat bars on Veggie Desserts (vegan)
- Peanut butter chocolate chip cookies on Tin and Thyme (vegetarian)
- Arancini (risotto balls) on Coffee & Vanilla (vegetarian)
- Rich coffee cupcakes on BakingQueen74 (vegetarian)
- Gingerbread cupcakes with orange buttercream on The Veg Space (vegan)
- Ginger and oat cookies on Kavey Eats (vegetarian)
- Amatriciana pasta on Kitchen Sanctuary
- Treacle tart on Patisserie Makes Perfect (vegetarian)
- Crispy fried halloumi on Supper In The Suburbs (vegetarian)
- Eggless chocolate chip cookies on Simply Sensational Food (vegetarian)
- Best coriander / cilantro recipes on Fuss Free Flavours (some vegetarian)
- Easy gingerbread popcorn snack on Celery & Cupcakes (vegetarian)
- Elderflower and vodka cocktail slush on The Hedgecombers (vegetarian)
- Fruit flapjacks on The Petite Cook (vegan)
- Tomato, garlic and prawn spaghetti on Hungry Healthy Happy (pescatarian)
- Chicken ramen on It’s Not Easy Being Greedy
- Easy Berry Compote on Eats Amazing (vegetarian)
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Boozy Decadent Hot Chocolate
Equipment
- 1 Medium glass bowl
- 1 Medium saucepan
- 1 small saucepan
- 1 Whisk
- 2 Espresso cups
Ingredients
- 35 g dark chocolate broken into pieces
- 30 ml Baileys Chocolat Luxe or Original Baileys
- 150 ml semi-skimmed or whole milk
- 25 ml single cream
Optional Toppings
- mini marshmallows
- whipped cream
- grated dark chocolate
Instructions
- 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.
- Hot chocolate can also be chilled and served cold on a hot day!
maisietoo
I have never tried Bailey’s in a hot drink. Now that’s a good idea and one I might try as the snowy weather today makes it perfect for one.
Camilla
Just the weather for this today-)
Richard Tyler
Just perfect!
Camilla
Thanks Richard:-)
susan
love this idea, must try
Heather Haigh
Perfect to come home to after a nice walk.
Camilla
Yes Heather:-)
Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet
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
Oh yes Michelle, definitely:-)
Richard Eldred Hawes
Looks lovely but I do not think it will do my diet any good at all
Camilla
Perhaps no LOL but one odd treat now and again is good for the soul:-)
Amy Fidler
Bet this is divine x
Camilla
Thanks Amy, it really is:-)
ABIGAIL HAMILTON
I so need to try this : )
Julie
OMG yummm! Can’t wait to try this
Camilla
Thanks Julie:-)
paula cheadle
my type of hot choccy
Camilla
Mine too:-)
Harline Parkin
Boozy chocolate that’s a great combo
Camilla
Thank you Harline, it is really good:-)
Claire
Love this, it looks beautiful & delicious 🙂
Camilla
Thank you Claire, it really is yummy:-)
Kate
Would be great for these chilly evenings , as unfortunately it doesn’t seem like summer is coming just yet 🙁
Camilla
Thanks Kate, yes it seems like winter is back almost!
Ceri Jones
This looks so luxe, I am sure Isabella would love your version, a lovely tribute to her
Camilla
Thank you Ceri, I think she would:-)
Choclette
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
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
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
Thank you Janice, certainly need warming up this week!
Nayna Kanabar
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
Thank you Nayna, it was a lovely drink to remember Izzie by:-)
Lucy
Lovely sentiments Camilla and it is so chilly a cup of this would go down very well here.
Camilla
Thanks Lucy, yes and I hear the weather is going to get chillier yet!
Margaret gallagher
I’m sure isabella would be one of the first to have congratulated you on YOUR recipe
A fitting tribute x
Camilla
Thank you Margaret, very kind:-)
Kavey
Lovely post and I’m sure Isabella would approve of this variation on her hot chocolate!!!
Camilla
Thank you Kavey, I think she would:-)
Margot
Can’t believe I have never tried boozy hot chocolate, sounds delicious. And this is such a lovely tribute to Isabella!
Camilla
Thank you Margot, I hadn’t tried it before either:-)