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Baileys Hot Chocolate

Baileys hot chocolate with Baileys whipped cream is the ultimate indulgence for Irish cream lovers. It's quick and easy to prepare and needs only 5 ingredients.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Alcoholic Drink
Cuisine: British, Worldwide
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 2
Calories: 453kcal

Ingredients

  • 360 ml Whole milk (full-fat)
  • 60 g Semi-sweet chocolate (60% cocoa solids) or 18g milk chocolate + 42g dark chocolate (with 70% cocoa solids)
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons Baileys Irish cream

Toppings

  • 75 ml Double cream
  • 4 teaspoons Baileys Irish cream
  • 1 teaspoon Chocolate flakes

Instructions

  • Put the milk into a pan and place over a moderate heat
  • Tip in the chocolate then stir until melted and the milk is steaming but not boiling
  • Add the vanilla extract and Baileys
  • Optional (but recommended): blend using a milk frother or an immersion blender
  • Whip the cream and remaining Baileys together until soft peaks form
  • Pour the drink into a mug and top with the whipped cream and chocolate flakes

Notes

  • Whole (full-fat) milk is best any hot chocolate recipe. The higher the fat content in this milk gives the creamiest and most decadent taste to the hot chocolate. Avoid skimmed milk at all costs - the result is lacking in comparison.
  • Taste the drink before adding any sugar to it. This hot chocolate with Baileys is sweet enough for my tastes, but you might think otherwise.
  • Warm the milk over a moderate heat rather than a high heat and stir it often. This way the chocolate is less likely to burn and seize at the bottom of the pan.
  • To achieve a frothy top, use a milk frother or a handheld immersion blender to aggitate the hot chocolate until frothy. Use a large pan so the liquid comes well below halfway in the pan to avoid it splashing over the edge.
  • See my suggestions below for how to serve this hot chocolate with Baileys and how to vary the flavour slightly.
  • Although I have specified 30ml (1 fl oz) in the recipe card, really it is entirely up to you how much Baileys to include in this Irish hot chocolate. You can drop it down to 15ml for a subtle hint of alcohol or increase it to 45ml for a more pronounced boozy buzz.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 844IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 1mg