Three ingredient hazelnut hot chocolate that is simply to die for! Lactose intolerant? No worries, I used oat milk which doesn’t compromise on taste and the addition of hazelnut spread is seriously my best drink concoction yet. So cozy and delicious til the last sip!

I recommend using Oatly oat milk, hazelnut spread (preferably Nutella) and Hershey’s 100% Cacao.

IMPORTANT TIPS:

Do not bring the hot chocolate to a boil - allow it to simmer on medium-low heat then take it off the heat.
Use a silicon whisk when stirring so you don’t scratch the sauce pan. I have a great recommendation of a silicon whisk below.

Making homemade whipped cream is much simpler than you think. Only requires 3 ingredients:

Heavy whipping cream (important for the whipping cream to be cold)
Powdered sugar
Vanilla extract

Only requires to be whipped for 60-90 seconds in a stand mixer. IMPORTANT TIP: Leave the KitchenAid bowl in the fridge for 15 minutes before using it to make whipped cream.

Pour the rich hazelnut hot chocolate into a christmasy mug, top it with whipped cream and enjoy!

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HAZELNUT HOT CHOCOLATE

Yield: 2

Author: Yasmine Wahab

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 5 MinTotal time: 15 Min

Ingredients

Hot Chocolate

3 cups oat milk (I used Oatly)
2 tbsp hazelnut spread
1/2 tsp cacao powder (unsweetened), more for garnish

Whipped Cream

1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the whipped cream. In a heavy stand mixer with the whisk attachment, pouring the cold heavy whipping cream into the bowl followed by powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Whip for 60-90 seconds until soft peaks appear. Remove from the stand mixer and set aside in the fridge.
In a sauce pan over medium heat, pour oat milk, hazelnut spread and cacao and whisk consistently until the spread has dissolved and fully incorporated. Do not let it come to a boil. Remove from the heat once it's simmering. Pour into mugs and top with 2 dollops of whipped cream. Sprinkle with cacao powder and enjoy!