Rumchata Hot Cocoa

Name: Rumchata Hot Cocoa
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. whole milk; 1/4 c. granulated sugar; 2 tbsp. cocoa powder; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 6 oz. chocolate chips (or chopped bittersweet chocolate); 1/2 c. Rumchata; 1/3 c. warm caramel; Whipped cream, for serving; Cinnamon sugar, for garnish; Cinnamon stick, for garnish

By Rian HandlerPublished: Nov 29, 2018

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

5

2 Ratings

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Yields:

2 serving(s)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

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Rumchata is having a moment. Hence the Rumchata cupcakes, eggnog, and pudding shots. Tbh, we're kinda embarrassed about how long it took us to make this hot chocolate. OBVIOUSLY, it's a match made in heaven.

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups
whole milk
1/4 cup
granulated sugar
2 Tbsp.
cocoa powder
1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
6 oz.
chocolate chips (or chopped bittersweet chocolate)
1/2 cup
Rumchata
1/3 cup
warm caramel
Whipped cream, for serving
Cinnamon sugar, for garnish
Cinnamon stick, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Bring milk to a simmer in small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in sugar and cocoa powder and stir until no lumps remain. Stir in chocolate chips and vanilla and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is completely melted. Stir in Rumchata, then turn off heat.
2. Step 2Pour caramel into a small dish. Dip cups in the caramel to coat the rim. Pour hot chocolate into each glass, then top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, more caramel, and a cinnamon stick.