Nothing beats homemade whipped cream or homemade hot chocolate.
But serve them up in cute Santa mugs and you’ve got an impressive holiday drink for anyone!
Use candy canes as stir sticks, or top with mini marshmallows.
Growing up, my mom never bought canned whip cream. She always made her own, and nothing beats it in my opinion.
She also always made her own hot cocoa and I have carried on her tradition of both.
I have been making this homemade hot chocolate with whipped cream recipe since my kids were small.
It’s so good on a chilly winter day.
Adults can add a shot of fireball to add a little cinnamon kick to it. It is pretty good if you ask me!
Here is my moms recipe for the best homemade hot chocolate with whipped cream!
Moms homemade hot chocolate
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- â…“ cup hot water
- 4 cups milk {I like to use whole milk}
- or 3 cups whole milk and 1 cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, & water over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring constantly until smooth and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat, and stir in the milk, do not boil.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour into mugs and serve immediately.
And here is the recipe for the best homemade whipped cream which makes all the difference!
Moms homemade whipped cream
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to a metal mixing bowl.
- Using an electric mixer², beat ingredients on low speed, gradually increasing speed to high, and beat until stiff peaks form. Don’t over-beat, but don’t stop beating until cream has reached a thick, billowy consistency.
- Keep unused whipped cream refrigerated in an airtight container.
This week I’m joining some of my talented blogging friends for the Christmas Seasonal Simplicity Series! Today we are all sharing our holiday drink recipe ideas with you. Be sure to check out these fabulous recipes by clicking on the links below each image.
Low Carb Keto Homemade Eggnog at The Happy Housie
Cranberry Whisky Sour at Maison de Cinq
Bourbon Spritz Recipe at Place of My Taste
Hot Cocoa with Peppermint Schnapps at Craftberry Bush
Gingerbread Flavoured Coffee Syrup at The DIY Mommy
Christmas Morning Mimosas at This is Our Bliss
Ruby Red Grapefruit Punch at A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
Just Add Cinnamon Twist on Classic Hot Chocolate Mix at This is Simplicite
Christmas Sorbet Punch at Clean & Scentisible
Cranberry Raspberry Cocktail at Life is a Party
Blue Latte Recipe at Dans le Lakehouse
2 Step Mock Champagne Punch Recipe at Grace in My Space
Hot Chocolate Bar & Free Printables at the Handmade Home
Custom Soda Labels at Fynes Designs
Keto Sugar Free Peppermint Hot Chocolate at Tatertots & Jello
Deliciously Easy Holiday Eggnog at She Gave it a Go
Holiday Drink Recipe Ideas at Jennifer Maune
Homemade Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream at My Sweet Savannah
Sparkling Cranberry Cocktails at Finding Silver Pennies
Danielle says
These are adorable!