5 ways with hot chocolate

Hot chocolate gets dressed up

A good cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter day is a great way to warm up, but what if you could make that first sip even more delicious? Give your next cup of hot chocolate a nutty, sweet or extra-chocolatey twist with new takes on a classic treat.

Hazelnut-rimmed hot chocolate

Go hazelnuts for hot chocolate! Try this indulgent twist on classic hot chocolate. Simply rim your mug with Compliments Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and dip in chopped toasted hazelnuts. Next, mix your Compliments Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows as directed and enjoy a gourmet treat!

Peanut butter hot chocolate supreme

Your favourite duo in a mug! Chocolate and peanut butter go together like, well, chocolate and peanut butter. Make a cup of Compliments Hot Chocolate and mix in a spoonful of Compliments Smooth Peanut Butter. Stir until melted, then top with whipped cream, and chopped salted peanuts. Tip: Garnish with a peanut butter cup to really dress it up!

Hot chocolate ice cream float

Treat your inner kid with this levelled-up hot chocolate ice cream float. We get a sugar rush just thinking about it! Prepare Compliments Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate in your favourite mug and make sure to leave a little extra room. Next, scoop Compliments French Vanilla Ice Cream right into the mug. Tip: Get creative with toppings, too! Drizzle with Compliments Chocolate Flavoured Sundae Syrup and add a Chocolate Finger Cookie as a stir stick.

Frozen white mint hot chocolate

Sit down by the fire with an icy-cool treat this season. Simply combine ½ cup milk with 1/3 cup Compliments Candy Cane White Hot Chocolate Mix and ¼ tsp vanilla extract in a blender. Blend to combine. Add 1 cup ice. Blend until slushy. Pour into glass or mug and serve with candy cane garnish, if desired.

Whipped white hot chocolate over coffee

A festive upgrade to your usual cup of joe! Combine ¼ cup of 35% M.F. whipping cream with 2 tbsp Compliments Candy Cane White Hot Chocolate Mix and 1 tbsp icing sugar in a medium bowl. Beat, using an electric mixer on medium, until stiff and glossy peaks form. Spoon whipped chocolate over brewed coffee. For a kid-friendly version, top a mug of hot chocolate with the whipped white hot chocolate topping.