PA Vines & Wines: Red Wine Hot Chocolate

Time for a little treat? We think so. Take cozy to the max with this warm and decadent mug of creamy hot chocolate. The recipe includes smooth dark chocolate that’s enhanced with a touch of salt and topped with toasted marshmallows. 

Chambourcin, a hybrid red grape and Pennsylvania all-star, adds a subtle touch of dark fruit to each sip. Curl up with this grown-up hot chocolate for dessert, movie night or just because. You don’t need a reason to treat yourself.

Red Wine Hot Chocolate

Yield
Serves 4
Prep Time Cook Time Total Time
5 min 3 min 8 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Pennsylvania Chambourcin
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Marshmallows, for serving, optional

Method

  1. Heat milk and heavy cream in saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to simmer.
  2. Reduce heat to low, and whisk in chocolate, cocoa, sugar and salt until chocolate is melted and sugar is dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Chambourcin Pennsylvania Wine and vanilla.
  3. Divide hot chocolate evenly between serving mugs or glasses. Top each mug with marshmallows. Using a kitchen torch, toast marshmallows until lightly charred. Serve and enjoy.

Red wine hot chocolate.

The PA Vines & Wines series was created in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Wine Association with Round 8, Act 39 grant funding from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB).

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