Barcelona Hot Chocolate

7 Ratings
5 Reviews

The combination of hot chocolate and espresso is enjoyed in Spain and throughout Europe. This version shows off the chocolate with a hint of orange and isn't as sweet as traditional American-style cocoa drinks.

By Kathy Farrell-Kingsley

Recipe by Cooking Light December 2007

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Credit: Oxmoor House

Recipe Summary

hands-on:

12 mins

total:

15 mins

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

⅔ cup boiling water
2 ounces good-quality dark or bittersweet (60 to 70 percent cocoa) chocolate, finely chopped
1 ⅓ cups 1% low-fat milk
1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 2-inch piece orange rind strip
¼ cup frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
Cocoa powder (optional)

Directions

Step 1
Combine 2/3 cup boiling water and chopped chocolate in a medium saucepan, stirring until chocolate melts. Add milk and next 4 ingredients (through rind); cook over medium-low heat, stirring with a whisk. Heat 5 minutes or until tiny bubbles form around edge of pan, stirring frequently (do not boil). Discard rind. Pour 1 cup mixture into each of 4 mugs. Spoon 1 tablespoon whipped topping over each serving. Dust with cocoa powder, if desired.

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Chef's Notes

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Source

Chocolate Therapy: Indulgent Recipes to Lift Your Spirits

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

177 calories; calories from fat 27%; fat 5.4g; saturated fat 3.1g; mono fat 1.7g; poly fat 0.1g; protein 4.4g; carbohydrates 32g; fiber 1.9g; cholesterol 3mg; iron 1.4mg; sodium 62mg; calcium 126mg.

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badamshoover

02/14/2016

Perfect with a shot of Grand Marnier on those oh so cold days!

kwnorris

12/08/2013

It's perfect. Just got back from Barcelona and tasting this is a little bit like being there.

shalvie

12/02/2012

This was awesome! I am a big fan of dark chocolate, I find milk chocolate to be overly sweet, so where others found this bitter it was really perfect for me. I also used regular whipped cream because it was what I had on hand. This added a bit of sweetness to slightly bitter taste. Everyone I servered this thought it was unbelievably good. Would make over and over again.

slocook1

07/25/2011

I tweaked it to our taste and it was very good but realistically made two mug servings. I used half and half instead of 1% milk, added two tbs white sugar, a few drops of vanilla extract and topped it with freshly whipped cream.

SavorySous82

02/04/2011

alone its too bitter but i added some bailey's irish creme and it sweetened it up perfectly!

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