Nutella Wine Hot Chocolate

Hi friends . Its still chilly weather in Bay area and I am enjoying every bit of it ,sitting by the fire with a cozy blanket and a warm drink. When it comes to warm drinks, Hot chocolate tops the list for me . My dear friend Rachel ,who loves Hot chocolate a lil too much gave me the idea to make this drink. We both enjoy wine tasting and all wine related things. And come to think of it , i have been to several Vineyards in Napa with wine and chocolate pairing and its the best . So instead of using chocolate chips, i used Nutella because i like the hazel nut flavor which goes really well with wine. Red wine intensifies the chocolate flavor and a Merlot or Pinot Noir works well. I used BV Coastal Estates 2013 Merlot . Its full bodied with notes of dark berry,plum and Mocha when mixed with milk , nutella and cocoa powder turns into a thick ,creamy , rich deliciousness .

So all you Nutella , Wine and Hot chocolate lovers this is the Drink for you. Happy Friday . Do try it and leave me a note .Recipe below.

img_9086-2

img_9106-1

Nutella Wine Hot Chocolate

Difficulty: easy
Print

Ingredients

3 Cups Milk
1 Cup Red Wine ( I used BV Coastal Estates Merlot )
1/2 Cup Nutella Hazelnut spread
2 Tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa powder
Marshmallows as needed

Directions

In a Medium Sauce pan combine 1 cup milk ,nutella and cocoa powder. Whisk constantly on low to medium flame for approx 1 min until well incorporated.
Now add the remaining milk and wine and heat it for approx 2 to 3 mins stiring it until it reaches a rich , smooth texture.
Turn off the heat and pour into 4 cups . Serve immedeatly with toasted marshmallows.
To toast mashmallows turn the oven to broil mode. On a lined baking tray place the marshmallows and broil for 2-3 mins until charred. Watch constantly as they toast very quickly .

img_9078-1