You can use sweet decadent sauces, chocolates, or sprinkles to make your hot chocolate look gourmet with a few of these delicious hot chocolate toppings. Caramel Sauce Have plans to set up a hot cocoa bar and want a show-stopping display of delicious hot chocolate toppings? I’ve got you covered with over ideas everyone can top or stir into their mug.

Place 1/2 pint of milk in a saucepan. Stir in 3 Tablespoons of the candy cane hot chocolate mix and heat gently, whisking constantly. Sprinkles look beautiful on top of whipped cream when you use a variety of shapes and sizes, like large circular, and thin rectangular sprinkles. She suggests that you try M&S’s Extremely Chocolatey MilkChocolateRounds from Ocado if you want to ramp things up to the next level.Much loved on the Iberian peninsula and in Central America, churros are lengths or rounds of fried dough, sometimes filled, often served sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. They are absolutely delicious and they are the speciality of Glasgow emporium Loop And Scoop. The loop refers to the shape, the scoop to the action you make as you dip it into something equally mouth-watering. Ice-cream (gelato) is the café’s go-to, but there are also chocolate dips available in flavours such as white, Belgian, dark, Nutella. And if it’s a straight-up, traditional mug of hot chocolate you want, they do that too. Theirs is served with cream and marshmallow. It’s best if you put the chocolate on top of whipped cream so the shape of the chocolate will stay solidified for as long as possible. Eventually, the shaped chocolate will melt into the hot chocolate. Chocolate Sauce Noting that collecting materials on a winter walk is a great way to add some festive flair to your hot chocolate station, she goes on to suggest to 'look out for holly, fir, mistletoe and eucalyptus, all of which can be foraged from woodland or hedgerows – just make sure you have the land owner’s permission'. You can add mini marshmallows to your hot chocolate drinks for a creamy and rich texture, or add biscuit crumbs to your milkshakes and smoothies for an extra crunch.

scroll to the bottom of the post for the recipe card to find detailed instructions and ingredient amounts!) Located in the Aberdeenshire town which is also home to the Brewdog brewery, this café has been run since 2015 by chocolatier Kira Rattray, who really did grow up dreaming of owning her own chocolate shop. It offers a dazzling variety of hot chocolate. You can have the house special made with either milk or white chocolate, as well as drinks in flavours hazelnut, chilli, caramel, salted caramel, Honeycomb, vanilla and – wait for it – Brownie. The menu also offers an intriguing range of Elixirs in flavours such as turmeric and beetroot, plus an appropriately generous array of teas and coffees.Perfect for creating unique options, or enabling customers to tailor their drinks with add-ons, our range of toppings offer a simple but effective way to upgrade your menu items for maximum enjoyment. A Full Range Of Sprinklers, Drink & Dessert Toppings For an extra rich and creamy hot cocoa: replace 1 cup of whole milk with a cup of half and half or heavy cream. How to make Hot Chocolate: Although most items will be delivered to you within 5 working days, please note we cannot guarantee delivery times for any products. Pour into a mug or heatproof glass and serve with whipped cream, crushed candy canes or Christmas sprinkles, or both! With the ongoing cost of living crisis and the rise of DIY culture, foraging is set to become a huge Christmas wreath trend this year,' says internationally renowned floral designer and Interfloraconsultant, Karen Barnes.

Hot chocolate is a creamy, rich, warm beverage you can serve on a cold winter’s night. Hot chocolate can be brought to new levels of flavor using a few of your favorite toppings.

Chocolate– melt in semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, chunks, or shavings for a rich chocolate flavor Whipped cream is a classic topping for hot chocolate. Whipped cream has a softy, pillow texture that melts into the hot chocolate, making it extra creamy. Another option would be to put whipped cream on top of the hot chocolate, and then dust a bit of cocoa powder on top of the whipped cream.

You can even make a crisscross design with your chocolate sauce on top of the whipped cream. Chocolate Shavings The restaurant/café at Dundee’s V&A museum has only a rudimentary hot chocolate offering – you can have it as is, or add a marshmallow – but it’s still a pretty special (and prettily scenic) place to park yourself for a wee winter warmer. There’s also a wide range of coffees and teas, soya and oat milk are available on request and the cream tea is available all day. Reservations are required for parties of more than four people. Not only will you walk away with a long list of ways to make your hot cocoa even better, but I’ve also included steps to set everything up so everyone can customize their cup, mess-free. What Are The Best Hot Chocolate Toppings? Marshmallows have a hint of vanilla flavor to them, making them a delicious complimenting flavor to your hot chocolate. Sprinkles Chocolate shavings can be made using a chocolate bar, and a potato peeler. Gently “peel” the chocolate from the chocolate bar for small chocolate shavings that will make your hot chocolate look eye-catching.Can you believe we’re now in December?? I say it every year, but it’s crazy how fast it sneaks up on us! You can't beat the old classics: good-quality chocolate stirred into hot milk is the best and easiest way to get the hot chocolate of your dreams. Pile on the toppings, add a squirt of whipped cream, and voila! Perfection.