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Bailey's Hot Chocolate

Rich and creamy hot chocolate with a boozy Bailey's kick.
Course Drink
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 3 Drinks
Calories 645kcal
Author Krystle Smith

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Whole Milk
  • ¼ Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 Cup Chocolate Roughly Chopped (I used Semi Sweet Chocolate)
  • ½ Cup Bailey's Irish Cream
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Chocolate Syrup and Whipped Cream If Desired For Garnish

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, heat 3 cups of milk with heavy cream. Stir in chopped chocolate, until completely melted.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and Baileys.
  • Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and chocolate if desired.

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
  • Baileys Irish Cream: Baileys is a creamy liquor with chocolate and vanilla notes.  It is made with Irish Whiskey and has 17% alcohol by volume. Store leftover Baileys at room temperature for up to a year. Use the leftover Baileys here or here. 
  • Milk: Use whole milk for the creamiest drink.
  • Chocolate: I like using semi sweet chocolate.  Chocolate chips have stabilizers to prevent them from fully melting in the oven. Because of this I suggest using baking chocolate bars, not chocolate chips.
Tips
  1. Chopping Chocolate: Chop chocolate using a large serrated knife working from the corner inwards.
  2. Add Peppermint: Add peppermint schnapps for a super festive treat.
  3. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate sauce for an extra decadent treat.
  4. Make it Nonalcoholic: Use Bailey's coffee cream in place of the booze.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 645kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 687IU | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 2mg