Pomegranate Spiced Hot Chocolate

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Pomegranate Spiced Hot Chocolate

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Recipe Data

2
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15min
Prep
15min
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    Description

    Tart pomegranate juice and bitter dark chocolate create a complex and flavorful drink. To make this drink a cocktail, mix in chocolate liqueur.

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    Ingredients
    Serves 2
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    Pomegranate Chocolate Bark
    1 (10-oz.) pkg. dark chocolate melting wafers
    ¾ c. pomegranate seeds
    Pomegranate Spiced Hot Chocolate
    ¾ c. pomegranate juice
    ½ c. Hy-Vee semisweet chocolate chips
    ¼ tsp. Hy-Vee ground cinnamon
    ¼ tsp. Hy-Vee ground nutmeg
    1 dash(es) Hy-Vee salt
    2 oz. chocolate liqueur, optional
    2 tbsp. Hy-Vee frozen whipped topping, thawed, for serving
    Pomegranate seeds, for garnish

    Things To Grab

    • Large baking sheet
    • Parchment paper
    • 2 microwave-safe bowls
    • Whisk
    • 2 6-oz. mugs

    Directions

    1. Make Pomegranate Chocolate Bark: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Place dark chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH at 30-second increments until melted, stirring after each increment. Spread melted chocolate onto prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until set. Break into pieces. 

    2. Make Pomegranate Spiced Hot Chocolate: Place pomegranate juice in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes or until boiling. 

    3. Combine chocolate chips, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl. Add hot pomegranate juice and whisk mixture until chocolate is melted. Slowly whisk in chocolate liqueur, if desired. Pour into two, 6-oz. each, mugs. Serve topped with whipped topping and pomegranate seeds, and add a piece of Pomegranate Chocolate Bark, if desired. 

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    260 Calories per serving
    6-oz.

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 15mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 40g
    • Protein: 2g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Iron 6%
    0%
    Calcium 2%
    0%
    Vitamin D 0%
    0%
    Potassium 4%

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    Balance December 2018