The rainy season is here again! You won’t have to worry anymore about how you’ll keep yourself cool from the scorching heat. The temperature is set to scale down. This time, it’ll be the other way around! But you sure don’t want to spend the next rainy, cold days being wrapped around your blanket or wearing your favorite hoodies and cardigans. If you’re in for a hot, sweet treat and want to warm up from freezing without pulling out much from your wallet and sleeves, all you need are hot chocolate drinks that can also go with your choice of comforting Filipino broths and soups.
Here are 3 hot chocolate drink recipes that have their own twists on the well-known ordinary classics. They’re easy to prepare with Don Pepe Tablia and enough to perk you up during the cozy weather!
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1. Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa
If you happen to love Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte, this warmer and healthier homemade cocoa version of the popular drink is something you’ll not regret having while it’s raining.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of maple syrup or honey.
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (available in the spice section of mall grocery stores as well as on Shopee and Lazada)
- ½ teaspoon Don Pepe Tablia Original or Classic
- ¾ cup warm milk
- For garnish: whipped cream (optional)
How to prepare:
- Put maple syrup or honey, pumpkin pie spice, and Don Pepe Tablia Original or Classic Cocoa Powder into a mug. Mix altogether.
- Pour in hot milk. Once mixed, you can top it off with a generous amount of whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin pie spice!
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2. Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
If you’re looking for a warm, creamy, and nutty cup of heaven, this is right for you. It can also be perfectly paired with your freshly baked morning goods like ensaymada or pandesal!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of whole milk.
- ¼ cup Don Pepe Tablia Original
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (any brand) peanut butter cups
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
- For garnish: whipped cream (optional)
How to prepare:
- In a saucepan, pour and heat whole milk until it’s hot. Don’t let it boil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk in Don Pepe Tablia Original and salt. Add peanut butter and peanut butter cups until it melts and develops a smooth texture.
Bring them to a boil and stir often for 1 minute until they thicken. Once done, pour them into a mug and top with whipped cream and any leftover peanut butter cups. Enjoy and share with your loved ones!
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3. White Hot Chocolate
An alternative to the traditional, classic hot chocolate, this rich and delicate drink is perfect for you if you have a sweet tooth but like keeping things simple!
Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-readied Don Pepe Tablia White Chocolate.
- 1 cup white chocolate bar, chopped
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- A pinch of salt (optional).
For garnish: whipped cream, white chocolate chips, white chocolate shavings, or marshmallow (optional).
How to prepare:
- Place Don Pepe Tablia White Chocolate, chopped white chocolate, and a pinch of salt (if using) in a saucepan. Continuously whisk over medium-low heat until the chocolate melts and the texture is smooth. Don’t let it boil.
- Once done, pour the mixture into a mug. Serve immediately to indulge!
If you’re looking for more treats to satisfy your chocolate cravings, check out our recipes at https://donpepetablia.com/recipes/ and on our official Facebook and Instagram pages.