Easy Baileys Hot Chocolate

Name: Easy Baileys Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 4 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 cups of hot milk; 2 tbsp of sugar; 2 shots of Baileys cream; Whipped cream; Chocolate sauce; Marshmallows

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Celebrate the holidays with this chocolatey, boozy Easy Baileys Hot Chocolate! This rich decadent festive drink is filled with flavor and will have you feeling merry in no time.

I don’t know about you but I am always on the lookout for quick and easy Christmas recipes and this Baileys and hot chocolate recipe has it all. It is warming, creamy and comforting making it an ideal choice during the colder holiday season. The cocoa powder gives it a delicious chocolate flavor, milk adds a touch of cream and Baileys adds a kick of creamy booze.

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What I Love About This Recipe

You only need four ingredients to make this drink plus it’s ready in 5 minutes! Top it with marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, chocolate sprinkles and more.

Serve this Baileys hot chocolate cocktail as a dessert or during cocktail hour. If you are a fan of white chocolate, then try this white chocolate Baileys recipe and for kids, this decadent alcohol-free hot chocolate drink is a winner.

Ingredients

Unsweetened cocoa powder: For the best results use good-quality cocoa powder. This will give the drink its chocolatey flavor.
Milk: You will need hot milk for this recipe. I prefer to use full-fat milk to give the drink a rich flavor. However, you can also use low-fat milk or plant-based milk.
Baileys or Irish cream: I love Baileys but feel free to swap this for any other Irish cream of your choice.
Sugar: This will sweeten the drink. Feel free to add less or more depending on your preference.

Equipment

Dessert cups or mugs
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Shot glass

Recipe Variations

If you have a sweet tooth, then add a few marshmallows to it before topping it with whipped cream. Feel free to toast the marshmallows for an extra smokey flavor.

You could also top it with a meringue or ice cream instead of whipped cream.

This hot chocolate can also be made with oat milk. Swap it with full-fat milk and follow the same recipe.

How to Make Baileys Hot Chocolate

Start by heating up the milk. This can be done in the microwave or on the stove. The milk should be hot enough to dissolve the cocoa powder.
Add unsweetened cocoa powder to a cup. Then add about three tablespoons of hot milk and stir until the cocoa powder dissolves completely.

1. Add unsweetened cocoa powder to a cup. Pour hot milk into the cup

3. Pour the remaining milk into the cup. Then add one shot of baileys and sugar. Stir until combined.

2. Pour one shot of Baileys into the hot chocolate mixture.

4. Top it with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and a chocolate flake. Serve with chocolate chip cookies or double chocolate chip cookies.

Baileys chocolate drink in two dessert cups topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce.

Top Tips

Milk: Ensure that the milk is hot so that the cocoa powder dissolves.
Hot chocolate: If you don’t have unsweetened cocoa powder then feel free to use instant hot chocolate instead.
Taste: Be sure to taste the drink before adding the toppings. If it is too sweet add more milk, if it is not sweet enough add more sugar and for a boozier drink add an extra shot of Bailey’s!
Sweetener: If you are not a fan of sugar then feel free to swap it with honey or any other sweetener of your choice.

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FAQs

Does Baileys curdle in hot chocolate?

Baileys does not curdle when it is mixed with hot chocolate. It has a smooth liquid texture that is perfect for drinking. Baileys would only curdle if it were in contact with acid.

Can Baileys make you drunk?

It all depends on how much Baileys is added to the hot chocolate and how much you drink.

What is Bailey’s hot chocolate?

This is a mixture of Baileys and hot chocolate drink.

What can you mix Baileys with?

Baileys can be mixed with hot chocolate, coffee, milk and black tea. It can also be added to desserts like cake and buttercream frosting.

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