378045 Tue Mar 06 10:48:34 -0800 2007 20 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 2358142 ... Nutella. Tried it last night. A big spoonful swirled into my hot chocolate and a quick zap in the microwave to make sure it melted. Smooth, creamy and gives just the right punch to the hot chocolate without making it too sweet. Just thought I'd share. Much better than marshmallows ... and plus, it was a big hit with my nephew, which is always a good thing. Cheers. Tue Mar 06 10:48:34 -0800 2007 11583 ipsedixit 1 2358149 I like to add peppermint schnapps every once in a while :) Tue Mar 06 10:49:46 -0800 2007 2358142 56307 amopdx 2 2358249 My mom does amaretto. (Peach Schnapps w/ Cider too!) Nutella sounds awfully good, even though I'm partial to cinnamon! Tue Mar 06 11:07:45 -0800 2007 2358149 12813 Katie Nell 1 2358217 Spiced rum and whipped cream...In Nfld. it's called a snowball. (Probably not so good for your nephew) Tue Mar 06 11:02:20 -0800 2007 2358142 49815 troutpoint 1 2358218 Bourbon. Tue Mar 06 11:02:43 -0800 2007 2358142 49180 jpschust 1 2358235 one milk chocolate Lindt Truffle after the hot chocolate is heated through...I just plop one in my mug..Mmmm good Tue Mar 06 11:05:25 -0800 2007 2358142 78837 flipkeat 1 2358781 A touch of seasalt works for me, especially when hot chocolate is too sweet and rich. A touch of cayenne is also pretty amazing. Tue Mar 06 13:01:20 -0800 2007 2358142 24468 chicgail 1 2359075 A touch of cinnamon and cayenne, in a dark chocolate made with very little milk. A teeny bit of butter and a dash of rum (or rum flavouring) in milk hot chocolate. White hot chocolate (I like ghiradelli brand) stirred with a candy cane -- serve this around the winter holidays in a seasonal mug, and everything will think you are "so together it's scary". Just don't tell them if the candycanes are from last year. ;) Tue Mar 06 14:27:35 -0800 2007 2358142 66685 AnnaEA 1 2359109 Sounds good. But then again anything with Nutella is divine. Tue Mar 06 14:33:01 -0800 2007 2358142 80428 JaredR 2 2360491 at christmas, I found imported Italian hazelnut/chocolate paste. Man, Nutella pales in comparison. Find some if you can; two or three times the price but worth every cent. Try a well stocked metro deli. Not nearly as sugary, deeper chocolate flavor and smooth as silk. Tue Mar 06 22:21:26 -0800 2007 2359109 11234 toodie jane 1 2359935 Have you tried creamy peanut butter? Unbelievable. Tue Mar 06 18:30:22 -0800 2007 2358142 16301 Non Cognomina 1 2360524 Infusing the cream/milk with a teabag of Earl Grey , then using that to make hot choc. Tue Mar 06 22:40:26 -0800 2007 2358142 10076 limster 1 2360528 Bailey's or Creme de Menthe Made w/ white chocolate (my fave) and maybe candy canes Vanilla also is a great chocolate flavor heightener... good w/ almond and vanilla extract too Vanilla and malted milk powder (I love malt too) Tue Mar 06 22:46:52 -0800 2007 2358142 15572 Emme 1 2360538 baileys irish creme!! Tue Mar 06 22:51:41 -0800 2007 2358142 46161 spinach 1 2361277 a drop or two of almond extract... delicious... Wed Mar 07 08:06:06 -0800 2007 2358142 70556 kabrown 2 2364644 Ever since I made "Mexican" hot chocolate for a theme party and experimented with some additions to my chocolate, I have been adding a whiff of viet cinnamon, a drop of almond extract, and a good bit of salt. Oddly, I found that vanilla extract was not a positive addition. Thu Mar 08 05:51:11 -0800 2007 2361277 10471 danna 1 2388759 Question: does the Nutella leave an oil slick floating on top? I think of it as being pretty greasy. Love the Lindt truffle idea--they make those balls in mint, which might work nicely. Thu Mar 15 10:55:56 -0700 2007 2358142 74833 foodshark73 2 2390257 On the Nutella ... not really, at least I haven't noticed. I tend to think of Nutella as having the same "grease" quotient as peanut butter. Thu Mar 15 16:48:21 -0700 2007 2388759 11583 ipsedixit 1 2391336 Ginger! I get 'instant' ginger tea (it's like granules that dissolve in the liquid) from the asian grocery store and put 1/2 the serving in... Fri Mar 16 04:27:41 -0700 2007 2358142 16724 jdubboston 2 2396490 That's a brilliant idea! Sun Mar 18 01:31:32 -0700 2007 2391336 17463 PseudoNerd 1 2392546 Frangelico gives you that yummy hazelnut flavor with a little extra kick ;-) Fri Mar 16 11:40:05 -0700 2007 2358142 11434 FlyerFan