Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1.5 hours
Serves: 4-5
Difficulty: 2 of 5
Ingredients:
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup pure cane sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate squares, chopped
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Shaved chocolate
- Grated nutmeg
- Marshmallows
- Dark chocolate sauce
- Smoked whipped cream
- Peppermint bark, crushed
- Cinnamon stick
Instructions:
- Smoke the Milk:
- Preheat your smoker to 200°F (or no higher than 225°F) using fruit wood for a subtle smoke flavor, or peach, oak, or hickory for a more pronounced smokiness.
- Place the milk in a smoker-safe pan and smoke for 90 minutes.
- Strain the smoked milk through a fine strainer or cheesecloth to remove any particles.
- Finish the Hot Chocolate:
- Transfer the smoked milk to a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the sugar and vanilla extract, and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Do not boil.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and chopped chocolate until melted and smooth.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs.
- Top with your desired toppings.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Whole milk is recommended for its ideal fat balance.
- If using almond milk, adjust the smoking time to 1 hour instead of 90 minutes.
- Maintain a low cooking chamber heat (around 200°F) to avoid boiling the milk.
- Get creative with toppings to enhance the flavor and presentation.
Additional Notes:
- Recipe by BBQ Pitmaster Nathan of Holy Smokers Rub Co.
- Enjoy this smoky treat with your family and friends!