Hot Chocolate in Coconut Milk (Chocolate en Leche de Coco)

by Erica on October 22, 2009

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Hot Cocolate in Coconut milkWhat’s not to love? For me this is heaven in a cup. Hot chocolate made in coconut milk is a traditional Colombian recipe and this delicious drink is perfect this time of year!

Ingredients
(4 servings)

2 cups coconut milk
3 cups milk
7 oz sweet chocolate, chopped
½ teaspoon coconut extract
Sugar to taste

Directions

1. Heat the milk in a saucepan on medium heat to just below the simmering point, add the coconut milk & chocolate. When the chocolate is melted, add the sugar and coconut extract.

2. Whisk vigorously or transfer to a blender. Reheat gently and serve immediately.

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{ 27 comments… read them below or add one }

Cathy October 22, 2009 at 9:57 AM

oh man…heaven in a cup. I’m going to try this on the weekend.

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Velva October 22, 2009 at 10:23 AM

Oh Erica! This looks delicious. This would be perfect for a cold day.

P.S. I will be reaching out to you soon about preparing a Colombian entree for our cooking club. Don’t be surprised if other members of our cooking club reach out to you too.

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Natasha - 5 Star Foodie October 22, 2009 at 10:51 AM

Hot cocoa in coconut milk sounds amazing! I need to try it right away – luckily I’ve got the ingredients!

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Ellen October 22, 2009 at 11:14 AM

I cannot wait to try this :)

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Palidor October 22, 2009 at 11:53 AM

WOW! What a fantastic idea, Erica! I love coconut milk but never in a million years would it have occurred to me to use it for hot chocolate. I gotta try this! Oh wait, I have to buy some hot chocolate powder first!

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Erica October 22, 2009 at 12:26 PM

Thank you guys!!!

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Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen October 22, 2009 at 1:16 PM

I love this hot cocoa recipe! YUMMMM!

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Gera @ SweetsFoods October 22, 2009 at 2:56 PM

Erica I like the introduction about you in the front!
This dessert is utterly for me, coconut and chocolate just amazing :)

Cheers!

Gera

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zerrin October 22, 2009 at 4:33 PM

This is a wonderful drink for these cold days, sounds so warming. I do love the ingredients you used here. I’ve never used coconut milk in such a drink. I must absolutely give it a try, but first I must look for coconut at bazaar.

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rebecca subbiah October 22, 2009 at 4:49 PM

oh wow choc and coconut nice mix, love the new site you look so cute

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Simply Life October 22, 2009 at 5:28 PM

Oh that hot chocolate looks like the perfect drink!

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Hummingbird Appetite October 22, 2009 at 6:27 PM

That looks soo delicious! I’m bookmarking this recipe!

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Natalie October 22, 2009 at 6:36 PM

OMG Erica…that’s OUTRAGEOUSLY GOOD : ) … i can’t believe this is the first time I am hearing of such an amazing take on hot chocolate…

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Jhonny Walker October 22, 2009 at 9:24 PM

How do you do this Erica..just how? I need to sit and learn. I agree with Palidor…it would have NEVER occurred to me to use coconut milk with chocolate! Just awesome. I will try this tonight and let you know first thing in the morning :)

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TasteTraveller October 23, 2009 at 6:03 AM

Ooohh! I tried doing something simmilar for someone who doesn’t like milk. I thought it was too thick – I’ll have to try blending it like you do – yours sounds great.

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Sophie October 23, 2009 at 6:48 AM

Indeed: this is haeven, I agree!

MMMMMMMMMMM,…I am going to make this right now! Thanks !

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Erica October 23, 2009 at 8:41 AM

Thank you everyone for the wonderful comments!

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Ben October 23, 2009 at 9:18 AM

Now, this is what I call heaven. Yummy!

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danielle October 23, 2009 at 4:27 PM

Oh man…what a great combo. I’m going to have to make this for my girls when it starts to cool off (hopefully soon).

Btw…I have a little surprise for you…pop on over and get it :)

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Erica October 25, 2009 at 10:30 AM

Thank you, Danielle!

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Oysterculture October 25, 2009 at 11:49 PM

My husband is reading the recipe over my shoulder and I’ll repeat his words, “that sounds decadent. That sounds good” My thoughts exactly!

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Jim October 26, 2009 at 9:15 PM

And coconut milk is so good for you… and you add a little (dark) chocolate. Hmmmm. Thanks. I’LL DO IT!

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Erica October 29, 2009 at 10:30 AM

Thank you all for visiting!

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ap269 February 17, 2010 at 2:53 PM

OMG, this is HEAVEN! It’s bookmarked already, just have to get coconut milk now…

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ap269 February 24, 2010 at 4:51 AM

I can’t find coconut extract here. Is there anything I could replace it with? Shredded coconut maybe?

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Erica February 24, 2010 at 10:04 AM

Ap269- You can try that!

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Marilyn April 11, 2010 at 11:57 AM

Just made this amazing hot chocolate to go with my pan de bonos. I’m so glad I found your site! :D

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