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Chocolate-raspberry cider served in a glass
Warm raspberry and chocolate cider topped with cream

Hot chocolate and raspberry cider

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Drinks
This drink is the liquid definition of 'comfort'. The tart base of apple cider is elevated to festive heights by the fruitiness of raspberries and the depth of dark chocolate. It's like drinking a hot fruit pie with chocolate sauce. The acidity of the raspberry perfectly balances the sweetness of the chocolate and sugar, resulting in a balanced, not cloying, warming drink.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 340 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Medium saucepan
  • Fine sieve
  • Whisk
  • Heatproof glasses

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Pour the cider into a saucepan, add the cinnamon stick, brown sugar, and salt, then start heating on medium heat.

Tip: Salt is a key player here too: it highlights the chocolate taste in the fruity medium. (Flavour enhancement).
2 ✓

When the cider is steaming (but not boiling), add the frozen raspberries and cook for 5 minutes until the fruits break down.

Tip: Raspberry cell walls rupture under heat, releasing flavourful juice and beautiful red colour.
3 ✓

Remove the saucepan from the heat, break in the dark chocolate, and add the vanilla. Whisk until the chocolate completely melts.

Tip: Remove from heat because chocolate can burn or seize above 50°C.
4 ✓

Strain the drink through a fine sieve so raspberry seeds and spices don't get into the glass.

Tip: Press the fruit pulp through the sieve with a spoon to extract every bit of flavour.
5 ✓

Meanwhile, whip the cream into soft peaks.

Tip: No need for stiff peaks; softer foam mixes better with the drink when consumed.
6 ✓

Pour the hot drink into mugs and crown with whipped cream.

Tip: Serve immediately while the contrast between the hot drink and cold cream is palpable.

Recipe FAQ

The chocolate separated in the cider.
This can happen if the chocolate is too fatty and meets acidic cider. You can homogenise it by stirring continuously and raising the temperature (but not boiling!).
Can I use raspberry syrup?
Yes, but then omit the sugar, otherwise it will be too sweet.

Ingredients

  • 500 ml Apple cider (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
  • 50 g Good quality dark chocolate
  • 100 g Frozen raspberries
  • 30 g Brown sugar
  • 1 pc Cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 100 ml Cold double cream