Hope you are in the mood for a chocolaty treat today because I’ve got just the thing to warm you right up! If you’ve ever needed an easy homemade hot chocolate recipe, then look no further.
I also had the great pleasure to work with Tim Tam biscuits on this post—two exciting things about that. First, their delicious chocolaty wafer biscuits (called biscuits, not cookies because they are from Australia, guys) go perfectly with this recipe as the crunchy wafer insides are amazing next to the rich and creamy hot chocolate.
And the second thing, Tim Tam biscuits are fully launching in the United States. So if you are US based, like me, and have had these while traveling and wished you could buy them at home—well, you’re in luck. The four flavors available are Original, Classic Dark, Dark Mint and Chewy Caramel. Hooray!
More chocolate recipes: Chocolate Martini, Favorite Homemade Brownies, Oreo Truffles, Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies
For this hot chocolate recipe, we are going to use three different chocolates, but I’ve also got a few quick notes at the end of this post regarding substitution ideas in case you are looking to swap things around. But first, here’s my super simple and delicious recipe for homemade hot chocolate.
Triple (Hot) Chocolate, serves two
2 cups whole milk
1 cup half and half cream
1 oz. dark chocolate
1 oz. milk chocolate
1 oz. white chocolate
1/4 teaspoon espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
marshmallows for serving
In a medium pot, combine the milk, cream, and extract. Cook over medium/high heat until hot (about 3-4 minutes).
Add the chopped chocolate and espresso powder and whisk well until the chocolate fully melts into the milk mixture. Pour into mugs and top with marshmallows.
I told you it was simple—you’re only about 6-8 minutes away from a cup of homemade hot chocolate! Here’s a couple notes:
-You can use all one type of chocolate if you prefer or if that’s what you have on hand, just use 3 oz. total.
-You can swap out the vanilla extract for other extracts to include flavors you prefer like hazelnut, almond, or even other flavors like cherry or banana.
-Bonus points if you make your own homemade marshmallows to go along with this hot chocolate recipe!
So get your cozy socks on, queue up your favorite Netflix show, and make this hot chocolate to serve with Tim Tam biscuits soon. You won’t regret it. 🙂 xo. Emma
P.S. Love hot chocolate? Check out Elsie’s Hot Chocolate Bar Ideas!
These mugs are so adorable, I love the handle on them. Will definitely be trying this soon!
Tim Tams have been available in the US (at Target stores) for some time now…but I am happy to see more flavours arrive in stores – particularly the dark choc mint. Definitely made this Aussie girl living in the U.S very happy!
Holy delicious. This is exactly what I need after a long day of doing human adult things!! Can’t wait cozy up with a cup of this stuff!
I’m OBSESSED with Tim Tam biscuits and really hope we get them here in the U.K. soon too as I’m ever so keen to try your original recipe! x
I didn’t realize these were hard to find in the US. Our grocery stores have stocked them since I was in college, good to know they’ll be available for everyone. And I think I was the same to come here and say Tim Tam Slams are where it’s at! That’s the only reason I’ve ever bought them! 🙂
In our home we also just call them “timmies”- not sure this is common though. In Aus we tend to shorten or change many words, usually so that they sound more casual.
Before you travel to Aus you could put up a post asking for suggestions- I’m sure your many readers over here would be happy to give you guys some travel tips! 🙂
No matter what time it is, I always tend to crave for chocolates whenever I see one. Gotta get my hands on these babies soon. ?
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Gold spoons! Where to buy???
This looks absolutely delicious!
Also, I have those hedgehog measuring cups, too! I got them for a gift a few years ago. Sadly two of them broke during a move.
When you say “espresso powder” do you mean like instant espresso, or coffee grounds?
WOW! This looks amazing! A friend always adds a little cayenne pepper to her homemade hot chocolate… I like it better without but I do keep a little on hand for her. I will making this over the weekend for sure!
Oh trust me, I’ve tried MANY. I think you would judge me if you knew just how many I “tried.”
🙂
-Emma
Told you it was exciting news. 🙂
Also, you grew up in Dubai? How cool! I know very little, mostly just seeing it some in movies. But it looks amazing. Another place I hope I get lucky enough to visit some day.
-Emma
It’s VERY easy and so tasty. 🙂
-Emma
Choccy biccies?! That’s too cute, also my spell check just went crazy because it didn’t recognize either of these. 🙂
I am just dying to visit Australia some day—I hope I get to. Just seems so cool!
-Emma
WHAT???? You use TimTams as a straw?! That’s amazing! I am doing this later today for sure!
-Emma
OMG! This looks so good! I am on a huge hot chocolate kick right now since I am not drinking coffee. Nothing like something warm and sweet to relax with before starting my day. I’ve never tried hot chocolate from scratch!
Those biscuits seem delicious! I wish we had them here in Portugal… And it’s a great recipe, it looks delicious.
Tim Tam Slam ’em!
Tim Tam Double Coat (hopefully they reach you mob soon) eaten straight out of the freezer in summer. ?