Coconut Hot Cocoa
8
Points®
Total time: 9 min • Prep: 4 min • Cook: 5 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Coconut milk adds delicate richness to this newfangled version of hot cocoa. It's a treat on a cold evening, a great dessert without too much fuss.
Ingredients
Sugar
½ cup(s)
Unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup(s)
Fat-free skim milk
2 cup(s)
Canned unsweetened light coconut milk
1½ cup(s)
Vanilla extract
½ tsp(s)
Water
⅓ cup(s)
Instructions
1
Whisk together sugar, water and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan set over medium heat just until cocoa and sugar dissolve. Do not bring to a simmer.
2
Whisk in milk, coconut milk and vanilla. Continue cooking until mixture is steamy and slightly simmering around interior edges of pan, whisking occasionally, about 3 to 4 minutes. Pour into mugs to serve. Yields about 2/3 cup per serving.
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