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Dairy Free Bourbon Hot Chocolate - a luscious, rich decadent dairy free french hot chocolate with a splash of bourbon to warm you up from the inside! Vegan and dairy free. 

Dairy Free Hot Chocolate (Bourbon Hot Chocolate)

Course: Beverages, Tea / coffee break
Cuisine: European, South American
Diet: Low Lactose
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 489kcal
Author: Dini Kodippili
A thick, rich, decadent, dairy free hot chocolate with a splash of bourbon to warm you up from the inside! Such a simple recipe made with just 4 ingredients! Dairy free and vegan.
EASY - A very easy recipe that is perfect for cold weather.
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Ingredients

  • 115 g good quality bittersweet chocolate 4 oz
  • 480 mL unsweetened plant based milk 2 cups. I prefer to use oat milk. A barista grade milk will be thicker and richer in texture.
  • 60 mL bourbon whiskey ¼ cup
  • 1 tbsp sugar optional or adjust to taste
  • ⅛ tsp salt optional

To top

  • 2 Marshmallows (Vegan marshmallows to keep it vegan)
  • Dairy free / Vegan whipped topping

Instructions

  • Add the bittersweet chocolate into a small saucepan with ½ cup of plant based milk.
  • Heat over medium heat, while stirring, until the chocolate melts. Keep stirring to prevent the chocolate from burning, until you have a smooth chocolate sauce.
  • Add the rest of the milk and sugar (if using), and lower the heat to medium low.
  • Mix with a whisk to combine. Continue to heat the chocolate milk over medium low heat, whisking frequently, until the chocolate milk thickens (about 5 minutes).
  • Heating this over low heat (without letting it boil) will reduce the milk to a thick, luscious consistency. Whisking frequently is important to prevent a milk skin from forming on top - if a milk skin does form, whisk it back into the milk.
  • Add the bourbon and stir to mix. 
  • Serve in two small glasses or demitasse cups (it's a rich, robust drink, so a little goes a long way).
  • Serve with vegan marshmallows or dairy free whipping cream. Enjoy!

Notes

Note 1 - Make sure the bittersweet chocolate has no milk in the ingredients. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 486mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Calcium: 340mg | Iron: 4mg