Mocha Hot Chocolate with Almonds & Dry Fruits Recipe

Directions

In a small bowl, combine soaked almonds and dates. Add 1 tsp of warm milk and blend into a smooth paste.

Heat the milk in a saucepan. Once hot, stir in the almond-date paste.

Add Dairy Milk chocolate to the hot milk, stirring until it melts and becomes smooth.

In a small cup, add whipped cream and coffee powder.

Mix well until combined.

Stir in a touch of vanilla essence, and continue to heat without letting it boil.

Lastly add the coffee & cream mixture and remove from the heat.

Pour the mocha hot chocolate into a mug. Top with chopped dry fruits (almonds and cashew nuts) and shaved chocolate. Serve hot and enjoy.

Add a Pinch of Cinnamon or Nutmeg

Warm spices blend naturally with coffee and chocolate, giving the drink more depth.

Soak Almonds and Dry Fruits Before Blending

Soaked ingredients blend smoother and support the creamy body of the drink.

Add Melted Cadbury for a Richer Base

A small spoon creates the tone of a Mocha hot chocolate with almonds dry fruits cadbury winter special.

Mix in Orange Zest for a Fresh Winter Lift

The citrus flavor cuts through the richness and brightens the final taste.

Add a Small Drop of Vanilla or Almond Essence

Essence stabilises the flavor and keeps the drink balanced.

Use Warm Milk Instead of Boiling Milk

Warm milk lets chocolate melt slowly, creating a smoother texture.

Add a Spoon of Oats for Extra Thickness

Oats blend easily and help create a steady winter drink.

• Crushed almonds
• Chopped dates
• Dark chocolate shavings
• Mini marshmallows
• Light cocoa dust
• A small caramel swirl
• Toasted coconut flakes
• A pinch of cinnamon sugar
• Raisins soaked in warm milk

All these toppings match the mood of a mocha hot chocolate with almonds dry fruits festive winter drink.

• Store the drink base in the fridge for 24 hours.
• Keep nuts and dry fruits separate to prevent sogginess.
• Reheat on low flame to protect the flavor layers.
• Shake or stir before serving to restore thickness.
• Avoid freezing as the chocolate may separate.
• Keep citrus zest away during storage to maintain freshness.

• Add ginger powder for a sharper winter heat.
• Mix clove powder for a deeper spice tone.
• Add chilli cocoa for adults who enjoy a mild kick.
• Use jaggery syrup for a warm, earthy sweetness.
• Add espresso for a stronger mocha profile.
• Blend in figs for a richer winter texture.
• Add caramel–cinnamon blend for a festive tone.