If you’re a fan of those orange chocolate balls and of hot chocolate, then this orange hot chocolate recipe is for you! It’s made with just four simple ingredients and is such a treat, especially on a cold day!
Those orange-shaped, orange-flavoured chocolate balls are a big part of my holiday season.
I don’t know what’s more fun — smashing the segments apart or eating it. Okay, obviously eating, but smashing it is definitely a fun way to unwind.
Just this past fall, hubby and I do what we call “hot chocolate Sunday.”
Basically, it means enjoying hot chocolate and watching a fun movie. Simple, but we always look forward to it. The little things, am I right?
Fan of hot chocolate? Try this classic hot chocolate recipe!
Why We Love This Orange Hot Chocolate Recipe
- It’s cozy and hot, perfect for a chilly winter day.
- The recipe is made with just 4 simple ingredients.
- This hot chocolate comes together in less than 15 minutes.
- It tastes incredibly yummy!
How To Make This Recipe
Start by chopping up the orange chocolate. This will help it melt quicker in the milk.
Next, warm the milk in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. You don’t want things to boil here. You’re looking for the milk to get hot and just bubble around the edges.
Now it’s time to mix in your chopped orange chocolate with some orange extract (to really amp up that orange flavour) and pinch of salt. Give everything a whisk to combine.
There ya have it, delicious homemade orange hot chocolate! Of course, full details are in the recipe card below.
Pour into your favourite mug and enjoy as is or pile on some whipped cream and fun toppings. Either way, delicious!
Tips for Making This Recipe
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan for warming your milk.
- Slowly heat it the milk, you don’t want to boil it.
- There was no sugar added, but if you like things sweeter feel free to add more orange chocolate or some sugar to taste.
More Holiday Recipes You May Enjoy
If you make this orange hot chocolate recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!
Orange Hot Chocolate Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk, whatever variety you enjoy best
- 4 ounces orange chocolate, chopped (about 113 grams or ¾ of an orange chocolate ball). Add more if you want things sweeter.
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- pinch salt
- Whipped cream, garnish to taste (optional)
- Chocolate candy, chocolate shavings or sprinkles, garnish to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Pour milk into a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
- Warm through, stirring occasionally and watching to ensure it doesn't boil over. It should bubble around the edges of the milk, but you don't want it to boil. This could take about 8 to 10 minutes or so.
- Stir in chopped chocolate, orange extract and salt and whisk until the chocolate is melted.
- Pour into mugs and garnish, if you like, with whipped cream, chocolate candy, chocolate shavings and/or sprinkles. Serve and enjoy!Note: If adding whipped cream, leave enough space at the top of your mug so it doesn't overflow.
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
Valentina
Oh how I wish a nice mug of this right in front in me. So special for the holiday season. 🙂 ~Valentina
Deb
Sounds great, but hardest part is finding the orange chocolate! I was in 4 stores today looking for them.
Dawn | Girl Heart Food
Orange chocolate is usually stocked in stores, especially this time of year, but I guess stores and areas can vary! I hope you have luck finding it all the same.
Shashi
This is too cool, Dawn! I’ve had beet hot chocolate and pumpkin hot chocolate but never orange hot chocolate and I LOVE those little orange chocolate “slices” they sell at stores so looking forward to trying this! Hoping this holiday season is bright for y’all xoxo
Marissa
I adore the combination of orange and chocolate! My mom loves orangettes (chocolate covered candied orange peel) so I grew up eating them. Love those same flavors in hot chocolate form.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you Marissa! Me too! Oh, those sound wonderful too!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
It is the simple things that we remember most! It’s also the simple things that often make us slow down and enjoy the moment. Have a nice warm cup of hot chocolate sounds just perfect. I love the chocolate orange combination!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
So very true! Thank you Kathy!
Michelle | Sift & Simmer
Such a creative combination, Dawn! I’ve never tried Terry’s chocolate orange but I’ll have to do so one day!
David @ Spiced
What a great idea to start Hot Chocolate Sundays! (We do Bourbon Sundays…that’s kinda close, right? Haha!) What a great idea to put an orange spin on a classic – perfect for a cold, winter day!
Katherine | Love In My Oven
This looks sooo good!! I love orange and chocolate together! I would love one of these this holiday season!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thanks Katherine! Such a yummy combo!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
I’ve always loved the chocolate orange flavor combination Dawn, so I know I’d really enjoy this hot chocolate. Perfect for the holiday season.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Me too! Thanks Mary Ann!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
Love it! It’s like a Terry’s orange chocolate in drinkable form 🙂