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This deep, rich espresso hot chocolate combines two iconic flavors, chocolate and coffee, for an ultra-smooth drink that will warm you up and help you start your day off right! Perfect for a holiday breakfast or an extra special after-dinner pick-me-up!

two antique silver and glass cups of espresso hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and shaved chocolate on a table behind a bowl of chopped chocolate and silver spoons set against a dark background.

Cold, winter days call for a vat of hot chocolate simmering on the stove all day long. That way, it is ready when you come in from shoveling, sledding, or making snowmen.

I love hot chocolate and drink it with fleur de del, nutella, raspberry, Irish cream and more. I love it topped with homemade marshmallows, marshmallow fluff and, of course, whipped cream.

Today I decided to make espresso hot chocolate for those who love chocolate and coffee. If that is you, I hope you try this delicious drink!

Why you’ll love this Espresso Hot Chocolate

Incredibly easy to make on the stovetop
Rich, creamy, and potent
Perfect for when you need a caffeine kick with your hot chocolate
The bitterness of the espresso keeps it from being too sweet
Very similar to a mocha, but with more chocolate and less coffee!

Ingredients

Whole milk
Semi-sweet chocolate
Granulated sugar
Salt
Espresso

two antique silver cups filled with espresso hot chocolate with whipped cream topping are in front of a tall silver coffee pot and next to a bowl of shaved chocolate on a dark table against a dark background.

How to Make Espresso Hot Chocolate

Bring milk to a simmer.
Add the sugar, salt and the chopped chocolate.
Whisk until smooth and creamy and the chocolate is melted.
Add espresso and stir to combine.
Pour into mugs.
Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Tips & Variations

Change the toppings. Try marshmallows or a sprinkle of cinnamon or sea salt.
Spike it. Add your favorite chocolate or coffee flavored liqueur, whiskey, rum, or bourbon.
Swap the chocolate. Make it more intense with bittersweet chocolate.

top view of two cups made of glass with silver cup holders filled with espresso hot chocolate drink topped with whipped cream. The cups are sitting on a dark table next a bowl of chocolate shavings and two crossed silver spoons against a dark background.

Storage

This hot chocolate should be consumed immediately, or refrigerate for later. To warm, heat in a small saucepan until piping hot.

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Espresso Hot Chocolate

This deep, rich espresso hot chocolate combines two iconic flavors, chocolate and coffee, for an ultra-smooth drink that will warm you up and help you start your day off right! Perfect for a holiday breakfast or an extra special after-dinner pick-me-up!

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