Homemade Chocolate Liqueur, a creamy easy and so delicious Chocolate Liqueur Recipe. Â A perfect after dinner dessert Drink.
On Easter children receive chocolate bunnies or chicks, and adults?  Well this year, how about treating yourself to a Chocolate Liqueur? This is a super easy and delicious drink.
In Italy lots of people like to make their own liqueur, from Limoncello to grappa and fragolino. I’ve made a couple during my stay in Italy, but it seems that this Chocolate Liqueur went over really well, maybe too well.
Italians take their drinks as seriously as they take their food. So I guess that’s why here it’s so easy to find 95 proof alcohol. I’ve been told that it’s hard to find it elsewhere.  So no  need to worry, substitute with a good strong vodka and you’ll be good to go.
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This wonderful, strong and chocolately liqueur recipe was given to me by  a great friend who is an amazing cook along with her daughter and every now and then we share cooking tips (how many great ideas have they given me)?
Chocolate Liqueur
We also love to share an espresso on occasion.  I have to tell you,  she makes the best espresso I have ever had in my life.  We both use bottled water, we both use the same brand of coffee and the same espresso machine. Â
Could it be something in the blood? Â A coffee gene?
I can cook, but I keep asking myself ‘will that  amazing espresso always be out of my reach?’ Still, I refuse to give up!
Make sure you prepare this Liqueur in advance because you want to get it as cold as possible. Â So when it is ready just put up your feet, have a glass and together we can make a toast to a Very Happy Easter or a Merry Christmas, Salute! Â Enjoy.
Homemade Chocolate liqueur
Ingredients
- 2 cups 2 percent milk (480 grams)
- 7/8 cup unsweetened cocoa (87 1/2 grams, use the best)
- 2/3 cup vodka (175 grams)
- 1 3/4 cups sugar (350 grams)
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream (275 grams)
Instructions
- Using a whisk in a medium pot combine sugar and cocoa, then add milk and cream stir well, when the mixture it is well combined place pot over medium heat, stirring continuously, bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool. Once it is cool add the vodka and mix to combine completely. Pour into a bottle and refrigerate until really cold. Delicious served over ice too.
Sarah says
Hi Rosemary, is it possible to substitute the vodka for another alcohol such as limoncello?
Rosemary says
Hi Sarah, I have never made this with another liqueur, grappa would probably work but I really don’t know what it would be like with limoncello. If you feel like experimenting give it a try. Let me know. 🙂
Jackie says
I freeze my limoncello! Can I freeze this??
Rosemary says
Hi Jackie, yes you can, I have. Hope you like it.
MJL says
I can’t have liquor, are there alternatives to liquor? Thank you!
Rosemary says
Hi MJL I am sorry but there isn’t an alternative to the liquor that I know of. Sorry.
Shannon says
Why do you say to use the chocolate liquor within a week?
Rosemary says
Hi Shannon, the woman who gave me the recipe recommended a week although I have heard up to 3 weeks in the fridge. Mine never lasted that long. ;).
Shannon says
Thank you – making it now 🙂
Rosemary says
Hi Shannon, your welcome, hope you enjoy it. Let me know.
Candy says
I have had mine in the fridge for a month, still delicious.
Rosemary says
Hi Candy, thanks so glad you like it. And good to know it’s still good.
Pete says
Was the milk divided? First it was added to the cocoa mix, then later added again with the vodka. Which is it?
Thanks
Rosemary says
Hi Pete, no it isn’t divided, sorry my mistake the milk/cream/cocoa mixture is cooled and then added to the vodka. Hope that helps.
Joy says
Rosemary, maybe you could update the page and fix the mistake in the recipe? It is quite confusing
Rosemary says
Hi Joy, sorry about that, the recipe has been updated. Let me know how it goes.
tinaroberge says
Oh my gosh! This sounds wonderful. Sometimes, you just have to have some chocolate, and what a way to get it. 🙂
Rosemary says
I like chocolate anyway! 🙂
Christina says
WHERE can I get a cup like that?!! I LOVE that!
rose says
Hi Christina, thanks, I really like them too. I received those from a dear friend over 20 years ago. They are quite heavy and similar to a stoneware. Keep your eyes open you might be able to find them in a vintage store or flea market.
Christina says
Wow. Very nice. If you happen to run across any, let me know 🙂 Thank you.
rose says
Hi Christina,for sure I will let you know.