Ultra Decadent Paleo Hot Chocolate + Coconut Whipped Cream

This recipe is almost like drinking a cup of hot, melted ganache (only not quite as thick).  It has a smooth, rich, ultra decadent texture and you can't tell that it's dairy free.

Note: I HIGHLY recommend using full fat canned coconut milk for the best experience.  

Ultra Decadent Paleo Hot Chocolate

Serves 2-4 (depending on the cup size)

Ingredients:

--4 Tbsp.of good quality cacao or cocoa powder.

--1/4 C Honey

--2 cans full fat coconut milk room temp, shaken well

--Apx. 4 Tbsp. of raw cacao butter (I used 4 good sized chunks out of my bag...just eyeball it).

Directions:

1. Mix honey & cacao powder together in the pot, add a small amount of coconut milk until it forms a thick "sauce".
2. Turn heat on med/high.
3. While whisking, add the cacao butter and whisk continually until the cacao butter has melted.
4. While continuing to whisk, slowly pour the rest of the coconut milk in & whisk until hot but, not boiling.
5. Remove from the heat, pour into mugs and garnish with a dollop of coconut whipped cream (see below) or homemade marshmallows and a sprinkle of cinnamon if you wish.  (it adds a tasty touch).

Coconut Whipped Cream

There's an abundance of recipes and tutorials for making this.  I'm just posting how I make mine here so you won't have to go look somewhere else.  It's super simple...2 ingredients and done in 1 min.

Ingredients:

--1 can of full fat coconut milk chilled upside down in the back of the fridge for at least 1 day...several is better.  (Or 1 C of homemade WITH fat).

--Aprox. 1 Tblsp. of raw honey or a little more to taste.

Directions:

1. Open the can and pour off the liquid.
2. Scoop out the "cream" (coconut fat) into a mixing bowl.
3. Add the honey.
4. Using an electric mixer, whip the coconut cream & honey together until smooth OR using a hand whisk, whisk it vigorously.

Use on top of hot cocoa, dairy free ice cream or any dessert that you would normally enjoy topped with cream.  Use it in any recipe that calls for whipped cream.