Hot chocolate station

Create a hot chocolate station for a movie night, children’s party or family New Year’s Eve get-together. Include plenty of sweet treats for toppings

Prep:20 mins
Cook:10 mins

Serves 8
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 408
fat 32g
saturates 19g
carbs 22g
sugars 0g
fibre 3g
protein 8g
salt 0.2g

Ingredients

1 litre milk
300ml double cream
5 tbsp cocoa, plus a little for dusting
50g light brown soft sugar
150g dark chocolate, finely chopped
whipped cream or squirty cream
chocolate shaving or buttons
mini marshmallows
mini choc chip cookies
festive sprinkles
ground cinnamon, for dusting
candy canes

Method

Put the milk, cream, cocoa, sugar and dark chocolate in a large saucepan. Heat gently for 5-10 mins, stirring continuously until the chocolate has melted and looks smooth. You can now keep the pan warm over a low heat for up to 1 hr (stir it regularly), or ideally transfer to a large slow cooker set to low and keep warm throughout the party.
Make your hot chocolate station by transferring the toppings to bowls or jars and arranging them close to your hot chocolate pan. Put out plenty of mugs, spoons and mini tongs or scoops for sprinkling on the toppings. Let your guests create their own customised mugs of hot chocolate, then tuck in with the Christmas tunes playing.

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