This hot chocolate in coconut milk is creamy, rich and delicious. The perfect drink for breakfast or afternoon snack.
What’s not to love? For me this is heaven in a cup. Hot chocolate made in coconut milk or Chocolate en Leche de Coco is a traditional Colombian recipe and this delicious drink is perfect this time of year!
In Colombia we have different hot chocolate variations and we love to drink it for breakfast and afternoon snack. Chocolate Santafereño, Chocolate en Agua and Chocolate con Arequipe are some delicious hot chocolate recipes.
This recipe is one of my favorite ways to make hot chocolate. It's rich, creamy and the coconut flavor is wonderful.
Ingredients to Make Coconut Hot Chocolate
You'll find the printable recipe card with exact amounts and cooking directions below.
Coconut Milk: I recommend using a good quality canned coconut milk.
Milk: I like to use whole milk for a rich and creamier drink.
Chocolate: Sweet or semi sweet chocolate, use your favorite brand and a good quality.
Sugar: Add sugar to your taste, if you like sweet hot chocolate like I do.
Shredded Coconut: To garnish before serving.
What to Serve with Hot Chocolate
Some of my favorite breads to serve with this coconut hot chocolate for snack are buñuelos, pandebono, almojábanas and pan blandito.
If you are serving this drink for breakfast try my cheese arepas, huevos pericos or arepa de huevo recipes.
More Drinks to Try
Hot Chocolate in Coconut Milk Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 3 cups milk
- 7 oz sweet chocolate, chopped
- Sugar to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- Whisk vigorously or transfer to a blender. Reheat gently and serve immediately.
Sophie
Indeed: this is haeven, I agree!
MMMMMMMMMMM,...I am going to make this right now! Thanks !
TasteTraveller
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.
Jhonny Walker
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 🙂
Natalie
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...
Hummingbird Appetite
That looks soo delicious! I'm bookmarking this recipe!
Simply Life
Oh that hot chocolate looks like the perfect drink!
rebecca subbiah
oh wow choc and coconut nice mix, love the new site you look so cute
zerrin
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.
Gera @ SweetsFoods
Erica I like the introduction about you in the front!
This dessert is utterly for me, coconut and chocolate just amazing 🙂
Cheers!
Gera
Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen
I love this hot cocoa recipe! YUMMMM!
Erica
Thank you guys!!!
Palidor
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!
Ellen
I cannot wait to try this 🙂
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie
Hot cocoa in coconut milk sounds amazing! I need to try it right away - luckily I've got the ingredients!
Velva
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.
Cathy
oh man...heaven in a cup. I'm going to try this on the weekend.