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Homemade Black Forest Hot Chocolate topped with whipped cream, cherries, and chocolate shavings on a white kitchen counter.

Black Forest Hot Chocolate Recipe

This Black Forest Hot Chocolate recipe combines rich dark chocolate with sweet cherry syrup and fluffy whipped cream for a drink that feels like dessert in a mug. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect way to warm up chilly nights or impress guests with café-style indulgence right at home.
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Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American, German-Inspired
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 mugs
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan For heating milk and chocolate
  • Whisk Helps blend cocoa smoothly
  • Electric mixer or whisk For whipping cream
  • Large mugs Ideal for layering and serving
  • Ladle For pouring without spilling
  • Microplane or grater For chocolate shavings garnish

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk or use oat milk for dairy-free
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream adds richness
  • 0.33 cup cocoa powder Dutch-processed preferred
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 4 oz dark chocolate 60–70% cocoa, chopped
  • 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 1 pinch salt balances sweetness
  • 3 tablespoon cherry syrup natural or homemade
  • 0.25 cup cherries fresh or frozen, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cherry juice optional for stronger flavor
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream for topping
  • 2 tablespoon powdered sugar to sweeten whipped cream
  • 1 tablespoon dark chocolate shavings garnish
  • 2 whole fresh cherries for garnish

Instructions

  • Add cherry syrup and chopped cherries to mugs and set aside.
  • Heat milk and cream in a saucepan until steaming.
  • Whisk in cocoa and sugar until smooth.
  • Add chopped chocolate, vanilla, and salt; stir until melted.
  • Pour hot mixture into mugs over cherry layer.
  • Whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  • Top drinks with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and cherries.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 350g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 3mg