Creamy Black Forest Hot Chocolate Recipe

Rich, Creamy, and Indulgent

This hot chocolate is a game-changer—made even better with Graham’s Gold Top Jersey Milk and a luscious cherry sauce. This cream-top milk is rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious, adding the perfect indulgent touch. Paired with the sweet cherry sauce, it takes your hot chocolate to a whole new level of decadence!

Ingredients

For the Hot Chocolate

• 500ml of cream-top milk (e.g., Graham’s Gold Top Jersey Milk) or your milk of choice

• 1 tablespoons cocoa powder

• 2 tablespoons sugar (or adjust to taste)

• 100g dark chocolate (46–70% cocoa)

For the Cherry Sauce

• 250g frozen cherries or regular cherries

• 125ml water

• 50g sugar

Toppings

• Whipped cream

• Glacé cherry

• Extra cherry sauce

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Cherry Sauce

1. Add the frozen cherries, water, and sugar to a separate pot.

2. Heat on medium-low until the mixture comes to a boil.

3. Mash the cherries as they cook, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20–30 minutes.

4. Strain the sauce through a sieve and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. - Can stay in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Step 2: Prepare the Hot Chocolate

1. Pour the milk into a pot over low heat.

2. Sift in the cocoa powder and add sugar. Stir well to combine.

3. Heat gently for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces. Add it to the pot and stir until it melts and the mixture thickens into a rich, creamy hot chocolate.

Step 3: Assemble Your Drink

1. Add a spoonful of cherry sauce to the bottom of your cup. - I added about 3 tablespoons, because I have a sweet tooth.

2. Pour the hot chocolate on top.

3. Finish with whipped cream, a glacé cherry, and a drizzle of extra cherry sauce.