Hawaiian Hot Chocolate

I created this drink from the memories of a trip to Hawaii, where I met my (now) husband. Surprisingly, it does get chilly in Hawaii, especially at night and in cold, rainy regions. This is a different take on the usual cold and frozen Hawaiian libations.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 445 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1 tablespoon coconut extract
• ½ cup whipped cream, or more to taste
• ¼ cup toasted, shredded coconut

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk half-and-half, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium-high heat until cocoa and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat when mixture begins to steam, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Whisk vanilla extract, coconut extract, and salt into cocoa mixture. Pour into glasses and top each with whipped cream and toasted coconut.