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Winter is the perfect time for soups and hot drinks as they can keep you warm and make you feel comforted. With all the options and recipes that you can find online, it can be hard to choose just one. But, if you want something that’s quick and easy to prepare, then I highly recommend that you give these hot chocolate drinks by Tasty Recipes on YouTube a try.

With the help of this video tutorial, you can learn how to make 2 different hot chocolate drinks in as fast as 10 minutes. Both of them only require a few simple ingredients and can yield enough drinks for people! You can make your version of this recipe extra special by topping it with some marshmallows or shaved chocolates. Learn how now.

Ingredients for Winter Hot Drink:

Creamy Hot Cocoa

1 cup of dark chocolate chip
2 tbsp of maple syrup
½ tsp of vanilla extract
1 pinch of salt
1 cup of sweet potato puree
600ml or 2½ cups of almond milk

Creamy Gourmet Hot Chocolate

360ml or 1½ cups of whole milk
120 ml or ½ cup of heavy cream
2 tbsp of powdered sugar, or to taste
½ tsp of espresso powder
8 oz of 72% dark chocolate
Whipped cream, for serving

How to Make Winter Hot Drink:

Ingredients for Winter Hot Drink — Image Credit: Tasty Recipes via YouTube

Creamy Hot Cocoa

Place a medium saucepan on a stove over medium-low heat, then add the dark chocolate, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, sweet potato puree, and almond milk, and whisk them until well combined. Bring the hot chocolate to a simmer while whisking occasionally, then turn off the heat once smooth and heated through, and remove the saucepan from the stove. Serve warm and enjoy!

Creamy Gourmet Hot Chocolate

Place a 1.5-quart saucepan on a stove over medium heat, then add the whole milk, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and espresso powder, and whisk them until well combined and heated through. Once the mixture starts to bubble around the edges, turn the heat to low and don’t allow it to boil, then add the chopped chocolate, and stir them until completely melted. Serve warm topped with whipped cream and enjoy!