When it is cold outside you need to have hot chocolate right? Well you are in luck because I have an amazing gourmet coconut hot chocolate recipe for you. This recipe is kid approved. When I made it the other night after my husband and boys came in from shoveling the driveway they downed their cups with in minutes.

You can find the cream of coconut in the drink aisle in your grocery store next to all the cocktail mixes. I like to top my off with a dollop of whipped cream and a few sprinklings of toasted coconut. I think it would taste really good with a scoop of vanilla ice cream as well!

Until next time,

Carrie

Gourmet Coconut Hot Chocolate

1 can (17 oz.) of cream of coconut

1 can (13.5 oz.) of coconut milk

6 cups of whole milk

1 package of milk chocolate chips

1 cup of whipped cream (optional)

1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large sauce pan add the cream of coconut, coconut milk and milk chocolate chips. Place the pan on the stove at medium high heat. Stir occasionally.

2. Once the chocolate chips are completely melted add the whole milk. Whisk until the hot chocolate is well combined. Turn heat down to medium low and stir occasionally until it is heated all the way through. Remove from heat.

3. Serve immediately with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of toasted coconut.

6 to 8 servings

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