RECIPE
Hazelnut Hot Chocolate Recipe
Beat the winter chill with the power of the Green Triangle in liquid form!
26 November, 2025
Winter is here and there’s a nip in the air! A light dusting of snow swirls past the window, and the chill makes you reach for something warm and comforting. You could pile on another jumper, and consider wrapping your hands around a mug of our silky hazelnut hot chocolate. It’s infused with Quality Street® Green Triangles and it’s smooth, rich and nutty. The praline sings with the cocoa, while a touch of vanilla, hazelnut extract and cinnamon bring it all together. It’s a hazelnut hot chocolate treat made just for the festive season and it’s best enjoyed snuggled up with warm blankets, looking out at the clear night sky.
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Why you’ll love this Hazelnut Hot Chocolate
The Green Triangle is one of the most coveted flavours, and for good reason. Imagine rich milk chocolate smothering a hazelnut praline centre. Now picture it in a smooth and creamy hot chocolate. It’s comforting and warming for the chilly festive season but works just as well on any night of the year as a treat! Self-care hazelnut hot chocolate, anyone?
Curious about the other ten Quality Street® flavours? Explore our Ultimate Guide to Quality Street® Flavours.
Optional toppings for Hazelnut Hot Chocolate
Our hazelnut hot chocolate recipe is delicious as is, but if enjoying as an extra special treat, you could add a touch of whipped cream.
In the mood for something with a little kick of holiday spice? Try our Gingerbread Hot Chocolate with KitKat®!
Quality Street® Green Triangle Pairing Tip
Instead of using three Green Triangles in the recipe, use two and keep the third as your tasty pairing. Small sips matched with small bites of the Green Triangle and you’re in hazelnut hot chocolate heaven. For another equally tasty route to hazelnut-chocolate heaven, try our Aero® Chocolate Hazelnut Cake!
How to Store Hazelnut Hot Chocolate
Should Olaf suddenly appear mid-sip to invite you on an urgent Christmas adventure, never fear! Simply store your hot chocolate in a jar or a container with a lid in the fridge for up to three days. To serve, simply reheat in the microwave, stir and enjoy.
You will need
- A blender
- A small pot
- A mug
Ingredients
- 200ml semi-skimmed milk
- 3 x Quality Street® Green Triangles
- 2 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 pinch light soft brown sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp sugar-free hazelnut syrup
To Decorate
- Cocoa powder to dust
Quality Street Chocolate Tub 600g
Each milkshake typically contains:
of an adult’s Reference Intake (RI)*
Energy per 100ml: 435kJ/104kcal
Method
- Place all the hot chocolate ingredients into a blender and blitz until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and place it over medium-low heat.
- Bring to a simmer while stirring occasionally until heated through.
- Pour into a mug, dust with cocoa powder and enjoy.
Top Tips
If you don’t have a blender, don’t worry! Just chop the Quality Street® as fine as you can and let the heat do the rest. Another great way to manage the sweetness is to add the sugar last after you’ve tasted your initial brew. Remember, you can always add more, but you can never take out!
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