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Raspberry with chocolate is a favorite pairing, especially in this Raspberry Hot Chocolate. Raspberry liqueur elevates the chocolate flavor while adding a little extra warmth. It’s a rich, creamy drink that will remind you of summer on the coldest winter days!

close up overhead view of a white mug filled with creamy raspberry hot chocolate topped with green, red and white marshmallwos sitting behind a christmas snowman decoration.

I love playing around with different hot chocolate recipes. What goes well with chocolate? Well, raspberry! Why not add a little raspberry liqueur?

This hot chocolate is creamy, sweet, and deeply chocolaty with a hint of raspberry. I hope you try it, and if you have a favorite chocolate recipe do let me know and I will come and check it out!

overhead view of a white mug on a white background. The mug says "hot Chocolate" with a mug of chocolate on it and is filled with raspberry hot chocolate made with raspberry Chambord liqueur and topped with colorful christmas marshmallows.

Why you’ll love this Raspberry Hot Chocolate recipe

Easy, fun recipe with a delicious twist
Relies on the classic flavor combination of chocolate and raspberry
Elegant and delicious hot chocolate for a special occasion or anytime

Ingredients

Dark chocolate, or Ghiradelli bittersweet chips
Whole milk
Heavy cream
Unsweetened cocoa powder (I use Droste)
Raspberry liqueur (I recommend Chambord)

Optional garnish:

Snowmen and candy cane marshmallows

Red holiday signboard with white letters offering "hot chocolate served nightly thru christmas" behind a christmas snowman decoration, in prepaaration to make raspberry hot chocolate.

How to Make Raspberry Hot Chocolate

This recipe is adapted from Food Network.

Combine everything except the liqueur in a small saucepan and place over medium-low heat.
Whisk occasionally until chocolate is melted, about 2 minutes.
Continue to cook, whisking frequently until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, stir in liqueur.
Top with marshmallows and serve immediately.

side view of a white hot chocolate mug filled with raspberry liqueur flavored raspberry hot chocolate topped with christmas colored marshmallows.

Tips & Variations

Swap the garnish. Try some chocolate shavings or a spoonful of whipped cream.
Make it kid-friendly. Replace the raspberry liqueur with non-alcoholic raspberry syrup.
Switch the liqueur. Try Kirsch cherry liqueur for a change.

Storage

This hot chocolate should be enjoyed immediately.

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