Paula Deen’s Hot Mocha Float

Since my last post about the weather not feeling very “wintery”, our temperatures have dropped … a lot … so I thought this would be a great time for an awesome hot cocoa recipe! :)

I saw this on the Food Network a while back, and have saved it on my DVR ever since. lol It looked absolutely yummy, so I thought it was time to get it written down.

Of course, I figured that since I was going to write it down, it would be even more fun to share it with you all!

Paula Deen’s Hot Mocha Float
Ingredients:

1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup sugar
1 quart milk
2 cup hot strong black coffee (or 3 tablespoons instant in 2 cups hot water)
1/2 pint chocolate ice cream
whipped cream, for garnish
shaved chocolate, for garnish

Directions:

In a large saucepan with wire whisk or spoon, stir together cocoa and sugar.
Over medium heat, slowly add milk until well blended.
Add 2 cups of hot strong black coffee while mixing constantly.
Remove from heat.
Ladle into 6 (8-ounce) mugs.
Top each with spoonful of ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Doesn’t that sound delicious?? For a chocolate lover like me, it is contentment in a cup. ;)

Here is another cocoa recipe from Paula Deen, for those who might not want quite so much chocolate.

Creamy Dreamy Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 (14-ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk (not evaporated milk)
6 1/2 cups hot water
Mini Marshmallows (optional)

Directions:
In a large saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, vanilla and salt; mix well.
Over medium heat, slowly stir in water; heat through, stirring occasionally. DO NOT BOIL.
Top with marshmallows, if desired.

Tip: Chocolate can be store in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Mix well and reheat before serving.