How to Make Strawberry Hot Chocolate at Home with Just 2 Ingredients
Love the combination of strawberries, cream and chocolate? This easy strawberry hot chocolate recipe brings those delicious dessert flavours together in a creamy drink you can prepare at home in minutes.
Traditional strawberry hot chocolate recipes often involve several ingredients, including chocolate, strawberry syrup, fresh strawberries and sometimes cream. That means more shopping, measuring and preparation.
There's a simpler option.
Use Leela Strawberries & Cream Hot Chocolate Powder 500g from Fzin Coffee, the strawberries and cream flavour is already combined in one drinking chocolate blend. The blend also contains pieces of strawberry for authentic strawberry flavour.
All you need is milk and Leela Strawberries & Cream Hot Chocolate Powder and 2 min of your time. If you want to add a bit of whipped cream we shall not judge you for the indulgence!
Easy Strawberry Hot Chocolate Recipe
Ingredients for one serving:
- Leela Strawberries & Cream Hot Chocolate Powder, using the quantity recommended on the packaging 40gr.
- Milk, using the quantity recommended on the packaging
Equipment: An automatic milk frother, or a saucepan and whisk.
Method 1: Strawberry Hot Chocolate with a Milk Frother
For the easiest preparation, use an automatic milk frother suitable for making hot chocolate.
- Pour your measured milk into the frother, observing the fill marks.
- Add the recommended quantity of Leela Strawberries & Cream Hot Chocolate Powder.
- Select the appropriate hot chocolate or heating and mixing function.
- Allow the frother to complete its cycle.
- Pour into your favourite mug and enjoy.
if you don't have one at home the Fzin Milk Frother Pro Hot & Cold Function is designed for making hot and cold chocolate drinks, making it a convenient option for home preparation. Follow the appliance instructions.
Depending on the machine's cycle, you can have your strawberry hot chocolate ready in just a few minutes.
Method 2: Strawberry Hot Chocolate Without a Frother
You can also make strawberry hot chocolate with a saucepan and whisk. Old school works!
- Warm your milk gently in a saucepan without bringing it to the boil.
- Add the measured drinking chocolate powder.
- Whisk thoroughly until the powder is fully incorporated and the drink is smooth.
- Pour into a mug and serve.
Proper mixing is important. Fzin's drinking chocolate requires more thorough preparation than an instant chocolate powder, so simply stirring with a spoon isn't recommended.
Why Make Strawberry Hot Chocolate with Drinking Chocolate Powder?
A homemade strawberry hot chocolate made from scratch can be delicious, but buying several ingredients for one drink isn't always practical.
Leela offers a convenient alternative, combining chocolate and strawberries and cream flavour in one powder.
At €8.50 for a 500g cylinder, it's an accessible way to keep a flavoured drinking chocolate at home without purchasing separate speciality ingredients every time you fancy a strawberry chocolate drink.
You can also use the same powder for hot and cold drinks, giving you more ways to enjoy it throughout the year.
How to Make Iced Strawberry Chocolate
A refreshing iced strawberry chocolate is a delicious choice for warmer days.
You can make it using the same Leela drinking chocolate powder.
Ingredients:
- Leela Strawberries & Cream Hot Chocolate Powder
- Chilled milk
- Ice cubes
Method:
- Add chilled milk and the recommended quantity of powder to a suitable automatic frother, blender or cold-drink shaker.
- Mix thoroughly until smooth.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the prepared strawberry chocolate over the ice and serve.
For a more dessert-inspired drink, drizzle a little Chocolate Topping Sauce inside the glass before adding the chocolate.
The combination of strawberry flavour and rich chocolate sauce makes a lovely alternative to a traditional iced chocolate.
How to Make a Strawberry Mocha
If you love coffee and chocolate, try a strawberry mocha.
The combination of strawberries and cream flavour, chocolate and espresso offers a different way to enjoy your favourite coffee.
You'll need:
- Prepared Leela Strawberries & Cream Hot Chocolate
- One freshly brewed espresso
Method:
- Prepare your strawberries and cream hot chocolate using either method above.
- Brew one espresso.
- Add the espresso to the prepared chocolate and mix thoroughly.
- Taste and adjust the coffee strength to your preference.
For an Italian espresso pairing, try Brio Espresso Coffee Beans 1kg. Alternatively, explore our coffee collection to choose your preferred blend.
You can also create an iced strawberry mocha by adding cooled espresso to your prepared iced strawberry chocolate. Here's a video you can follow using Strawberries & Cream Hot Chocolate
Three Ways to Enjoy Strawberries & Cream Hot Chocolate
One drinking chocolate powder gives you several delicious options.
For cosy evenings: Enjoy it hot in your favourite ceramic mug, with a biscuit on the side.
For warmer afternoons: Serve it over ice in an elegant tall glass for a refreshing strawberries and cream chocolate drink.
For a chocolate dessert treat: Finish your prepared drink with a drizzle of Chocolate Topping Sauce.
Extra toppings are optional. The strawberries and cream flavour is already part of the Leela drinking chocolate blend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make strawberry hot chocolate with powder?
Yes. A flavoured drinking chocolate powder such as Leela Strawberries & Cream makes preparation straightforward. Simply combine the recommended amount with milk and mix thoroughly.
Do I need fresh strawberries to make strawberry hot chocolate?
No. When using Leela Strawberries & Cream Drinking Chocolate, the blend already contains pieces of strawberry for authentic flavour, so you don't need to add fresh strawberries separately.
Can strawberry hot chocolate be served cold?
Yes. Leela can be prepared with chilled milk using a suitable blender, shaker or cold milk frother, then served over ice.
Can I use oat milk?
Yes. You can use your preferred milk, including oat milk. A barista-style oat milk may give a creamier consistency, depending on the product.
Can I make strawberry hot chocolate without an automatic frother?
Absolutely. Gently heat the milk in a saucepan and whisk in the drinking chocolate powder thoroughly.
Is Leela Strawberries & Cream Hot Chocolate palm oil free?
Yes. Leela is part of Fzin Coffee's palm oil free drinking chocolate range.
Enjoy Strawberry Hot Chocolate at Home
Strawberry hot chocolate is a delicious way to enjoy the familiar combination of strawberries, cream and chocolate.
With Leela Strawberries & Cream Hot Chocolate Powder, you can prepare a comforting hot chocolate, refreshing iced chocolate or strawberry mocha using one versatile blend and enjoy it with your family and friends.
Two ingredients for the basic recipe, simple preparation and three delicious ways to enjoy it.
Buy Leela Strawberries & Cream Hot Chocolate Powder 500g — €8.50
