Gemma's Best-Ever Hot Chocolate with Frozen Whipped Cream!

[@sims2lovealot]

"Ah yes I would love a nice hot chocolate" I say as I sit in front of a fan in 40 degree Australian heat

[@rajeshsabina]

R u Australian

[@sims2lovealot]

@@rajeshsabina sure am

[@rizzy6087]

I’m in Australia too. I feel ya

[@sims2lovealot]

@@rizzy6087 when Americans put out all their winter recipes and we're here dying for anything cold haha

[@UserIS27]

Loll

[@cierrablue]

I had no idea how many people worked with you on this. Interesting. The hot chocolate looks delish!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes, our little BBB family has grown, Ira is the video man now, Olivia is my right hand girl, and a super cook too, Kevin is watching over all of us! like and angel :) lol

[@charliescomplement]

Gemma Stafford and let's not forget your furry helper, are you planning any xmas food for your dog too?

[@daetaiproductions]

I know i've said this before in other videos but I just love this chick. She makes me feel like I'm the best cook ever and my little family reap the benefits!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

HAHA! that is really funny, and kind! :)

[@jessicaranu9102]

this is amazing!!! you should really do more of these! gemma, you're amazing and i hope that one day i can bake as good as you one day

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Jessica, you will get the hang of it in no time :)

[@jessicaranu9102]

aw hanks! i'm still practising!

[@jezmerez]

me too

[@kellyoconnor1035]

Oh my goodness Gemma! This has taken hot chocolate to a new level! Using the real Chocolat and upping it to the 72%😳! Yummy! And chocolate that has at least 70% is actually healthier because of the antioxidants. I never knew you could freeze cream that was another great thing. I can't wait to try this. Oh I remember my old days of thinking that making fresh hot Chocolat was opening a pack of Swiss Miss and adding hot milk instead of the water like it said on the package.. LOL I felt quite the chef! I really loved this video because it was so interesting to see the happenings going on while you are making your video! Everything looks so seamless all the time. You've done it again! I think that you cannot wow me you turn around and just blow my socks off! What artistry in your pictures which are always so inviting and scrumptious. Thank you so much for that behind the scenes peek. I really loved it. Got to go. It snowed here yesterday and I'm feeling like having some hot chocolate❤🎄☕🍪

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you Kelly, so kind as usual. Yes, our little BBB family is growing, good people, bringing their own special talents, and taking some of the slack! We may do more of this type of video as time goes on, we work in our own little kitchen, so it is hard to get too much in the picture! Good to have such loyal support :)

[@kellyoconnor1035]

Gemma Stafford oh thank you Gemma! I just feel so happy for you and all your success. I pray for you to have continued and greater success. I have a feeling that you don't need my prayers but it's always good to have them. I owe you more than you know. I always appreciate all your kindness and mercy. XO

[@HowTasty]

Wow, the frozen whipped cream is the best idea of the season! And contrast with hot chocolate is totally insane!! Simply amazing.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you, that is very kind :) Seasons greeting to you and yours!

[@InTheKitchenWithJonny]

So Kevin is the director?! 😄

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes! He really is now Jonny, he has more people to organize now :) ;)

[@tarikajain3386]

I'm drooling, I always wanted to have some hot chocolate after watching it in duck tales like decades ago. But never heard of it in my country, India. But last year I had it at Starbucks. It was so yum. Now I can make my own. Yes.... Winters and hot chocolate is best combo. 😍😍😍

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Preeti, that is so nice to know, thank you, this is what BBB is about :)

[@parthbajaj]

Hot chocolate is pretty common in India

[@kprosshia4258]

Nowadays m also making it. I know in india it is not that popular. But i love it. Next tym will make it with cream.

[@fiqra786]

Main thing I focused on is that your left handed! So am I! Also great recipe! 👌☺️☺️

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Creative people figra786! Out of seven in my family, four are left handed :)

[@devonrosemusic]

Hi Gemma, can you please make a gingerbread cheesecake?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Interesting suggestion Dasha, I will put it on my to try list! thank yuo :)

[@janetlovely9039]

It's so easy, I love how you make things nice and easy for everyone. must try

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you Janet, that is very kind :)

[@jbarnard2000]

Yummy ! I've tried this and added a bit of cinnamon and chile of a Mexican feel but it was delicious either way !

[@biggerbolderbaking]

That's fantastic. So glad you enjoyed it!

[@fatsaj]

Gemma i have an INSANE world history test today :/ ... wish me luck :) Your videos are always a source of relief

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Fatima, I wish you great good luck, keep calm, I am sure you did all of the study! :)

[@fatsaj]

Gemma Stafford Thank youuuu!! It's nearly 2 a.m here n i am nearly dead tbh ... too much to retain

[@abhijeetjaju]

fatima sajid I wish you luck

[@fatsaj]

Zainab Bilal Really? World History? O levels?

[@fatsaj]

Zainab Bilal #grammarian

[@raymond3235]

it's so cool that you're showing us behind the scenes

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Glad you enjoyed it, Raymond!

[@carlarandall1811]

Gemma...This recipe looks killer! Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and I am going to the store and including the ingredients for this on my list. I got Chromebooks for 2 of my grandsons for Christmas as they use them at school and love them. Now I'm thinking I should get one for me and just use it for recipes and cooking! Thanks so much for your videos. :-)

[@KraziRose]

Wow, that's a molten chocolate drink to die for! Loved watching your behind the scenes!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you Maira :)

[@AlyenasKitchen]

I just LOVE your idea for the shaped whip cream!! Great idea! Thank you for showing us behind the scenes! And the hot chocolate looks super delicious!!😊💛🌟✨

[@zandrafayemendoza1276]

I spent 30mins trying to remember where I saw Olivia.... MASTERCHEF!!! wohooo! 😂🤣💪🏻

[@d.lawrence5670]

Looks almost as good as Nestle Hot Chocolate Powder from the box. I'm just kidding!!!! I just couldn't help myself!!!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

This one is better for sure! www.biggerbolderbaking.com/best-ever-hot-chocolate/

[@virtuouslysetapart]

Loved the behind the scenes stuff! It looks like it takes a lot of coordination to make these videos happen! Keep up the good work! God bless!!!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks so much, Teresa! It's definitely a team effort.

[@zeldasergou9459]

This looks absolutely delicious. Your drink recipes are always among my favorite recipes Gemma.

[@honysuckle7187]

Ooh can u make cookie dough brownies? They're brownies with a little bit of cookie dough in it! SOOO YUM!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

wow! That sounds lovely, will add it to the list :)

[@blondeboyy]

It is wonderful that your entire team keep producing such fine videos every week. In a previous behind the scene video you showed the size of your kitchen, which is very small. Here's hoping that you and Kevin will move to a larger house with more kitchen room for your growing enterprise.

[@jennifercervantes8471]

2019 anyone?

[@tadeusz1]

Fab recipe. I have also made a variation with Chocolate and coffee extracts added, instead of vanilla. love it !!!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Great suggestion! Thanks for watching.

[@tadeusz1]

another variation is to make it like an Irish coffee, with a thick layer of cold cream on the top. Hope you can make a Christmas version of Irish coffee at some point!!!

[@brendaspamperedkitchen9878]

Looks amazing. Have a very Merry Christmas Gemma🎄🎁🎄🎁🎄🎁

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you Brenda, many happy returns :)

[@alyssaannepillay9506]

Amazing video. Can't wait to make it for myself and my family. I just love all your videos 😙😙😙😙😙😙.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you Alyssa :)

[@alyssaannepillay9506]

Gemma Stafford . 😙😙

[@cookwithoutbook8373]

hi Gemma, i have make your hot chocolate. your right. it is the best-ever hot chocolate.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@bushrakhan3218]

All your recipes are Fail-Proof. Always!!! @gemma

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@shiabehary8711]

Oh thats also so good i need to try it ,but i thought that was the one that you post it on facebook the once with corn starch.😊😊😊😊😊

[@biggerbolderbaking]

No, this is a different thing. (www.biggerbolderbaking.com/best-ever-hot-chocolate/) recipe here, the cream thickens this one :)

[@baronvonkaiser9912]

Haha but in florida we dont have seasons. We jus got 4 summers. And hurricanes.....

[@kishwarbanotelar3282]

hello gemma your hot chocolate looks amazing i will definately give it try thank you for recipie😜👌👌👌

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you Kishwar, do try it :)

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

Great to get the 'behind the scenes"

[@ishankdang1063]

Really best teacher of bakery on KZbin

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@inbisatfatima2161]

I can't stop saying ymmm ymmmmmm ymmmmmmmmmm😜😜😜😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@nandhugayu3654]

Gemma can you post recipe for mixed fruit jam..😊😊😊by the by NYC hot chocolate..👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I will see what I can do!

[@nandhugayu3654]

Gemma Stafford thanks mam...

[@shiningcomet]

For me this is hot ganache 😋

[@biggerbolderbaking]

That's right. Rich hot chocolate!

[@shiningcomet]

I must try it your way to feel the different Although we do not have that really high quality chocolate in our stores

[@M.C.P.]

@@shiningcomet actually is an "artisan" cioccolata calda in Italy... we don't use frozen cream (AMAZING idea).

[@HannahElizabethDad]

The hot chocolate is making my mouth drool

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Give it a go!

[@Sarah.0304]

Aww man I could have used this recipe this past weekend with all our snow we got down here! All my husband and son wanted to do after building the snow family was to drink hot chocolate and watch Christmas movies 😂. I just made their Swiss Miss with milk instead of water 😆

[@elijahaguilos585]

Olivia Seems very familiar! Is She from Masterchef??

[@biggerbolderbaking]

That's right, Elijah! She was on Masterchef. Were you a fan?

[@shwetaughrejiya]

Hi gemma after Christmas can you plz make some guilt free recipes which we can have without any guilt hope u r getting what I mean..😅 " HEALTHY RECIPES"

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You just need moderation, even in moderation. LOL

[@caylagallagher228]

It's so clever to swap out half the milk for cream!

[@MalkaLand1996]

I'm so early omg love the recipe gemma!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes, and you were not expecting this! :)

[@jayantjolly]

Hello Gemma In your recipe it says 72% cocoa solids. What does that mean? Can I buy a bittersweet chocolate with 70% cocoa in it? Will it be the same as having cocoa solids? Thanks in advance and your recipes are always great!!!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes this is the percentage of cocoa solids in it. If the 70% is what you have, for sure use it. I prefer mine with a little bit more cocoa bitterness to it. Hence the 72%

[@ninasmith-cotto7976]

Gemma, this is getting really weird. Every time I bake or make something at home, you post a video of you making the same thing later on in the same day! It has happened three times now. First, I baked an Oreo cheesecake and you posted a new cheesecake recipe a couple of hours later. Next, I needed a cinnamon roll recipe and you posted the giant cinnamon cake the same day a couple of hours later as well. Lastly, today I just made hot chocolate right before you posted this! Idk about you but I think it's crazy. Anyway, ove your channel and I'm happy how much it has blossomed over the years. I've been a subscriber since the beginning.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Ha ha. That's awesome, Nina. Maybe you're a Bold Baking Psychic. Thanks for being here since the beginning. :)

[@me1965]

That looks yummy even though it’s 90 degrees outside. Hot vanilla milk is good on fall/winter mornings too! Gemma, have you ever made vanilla milk before?!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I have not, but that sounds like a good one to try. Thank you for being here.

[@courtneypillay2606]

Hot chocolate looks good but i really want that laptop

[@sophiachen7098]

I luv u cuz u have vids literally EVERYDAY!!! Good job Gemma!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks so much, Sophia! I appreciate your support. :)

[@cathylau9052]

You should make a cookbook that is all about desserts! I LOVE ALL OF YOUR RECIPES♡(⌒∇⌒)

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Cathy, you read my mind! this is in the works, next year, it is a process :)

[@joshtherock223]

I got a laptop like that but not the way you hold it

[@crystalhurst6882]

Omg, I can't wait to make this!

[@tammy-il5zz]

Hi Gemma, I've made hot chocolate before over a stove with hot chocolate powder, milk and cornstarch, but it always burns and gets lumpy and I just want to know the reason or how I could stop this? :)

[@biggerbolderbaking]

slow and low tammy. Keep it on low heat and make sure the ingredients mix well and simmer.

[@willow4191]

What should we look for when picking chocolate? Any suggested brands?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I love Ghirardelli here in the US, but what I focus on really is ine which is about 72% cocoa solids, and where the taste feels right to me. 70% ish cocoa solid chocolate has a good balance of cocoa butter/sweetness and chocolate flavor, from different places in the world the flavor will change a little. Buy a few bars, look in your local supermarket, you can often find one you like, which does not cost a lot :)

[@cherylbecker9779]

Hi Gemma. Can you use orange extract instead of vanilla? I love orange hot chocolate but can't find it.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes! and you can make your own extract too (www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-extracts/). You can make this really strong if you wish to hurry it up. Shake every day for a few days, then test it. You can also add zest to the hot mix, but you may need to strain it then. Choose a rough skinned orange, and wash it well before paring or zesting, they are often waxed to preserve them :)

[@savaliyajuhi884]

Love this recipe 😍😍😍😍😘thank you .merry Christmas ⛄⛄⛄

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Merry Christmas to you too, thank you for being here :)

[@oluwayemisiayorinde4125]

hi gemma. this looks yummy as always,will def give it a try. And I have been away for a while but now am back, and will not surely not miss any of your videos. 😘😘😘

[@biggerbolderbaking]

So great to have you back!!! I hope you give this a go. :)

[@anthonystuartjones]

Cadbury’s highlights hot chocolate is 40 calories, this is probably 500+ calories. More like “Death by Hot Chocolate” 😂

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Don't forget about moderation ;) Hahaha! And find someone else to share those calories with!

[@mizzpellergingersnaps5989]

I enjoy your videos but would enjoy them more if the recipe was included. I don't ever go to and separate location to get the recipe. Just doesn't make sense.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I manage multiple sites and platforms. I find it best to place recipes in one place where revisions may be made from time to time. When I do that, then I do not have to do the same in all other accounts. The information is centralized this way. Thanks for being here.

[@Wildheartbeats]

What I liked about the video apart from the recipe and red color is that you spoke really slower and nicer than your other videos which I have watched. I remember commenting on one of those videos for you to speak slower because it races my heart when I listen to you speaking so fast. ✌️

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Ah! Thank you, I know I do speak fast, we Irish do that, we have too much to say! I will take note of this comment, thank you :)

[@dannydirven]

When I make hot chocolate, it always tastes watery. I'm sure your version will make the consistency a bit thicker, because of the cream :)

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Danny, the cream when it is simmered, thickens the drink. It thickens savory sauces too, it is magic! I hope you enjoy this one :)

[@dannydirven]

Gemma Stafford thank you Gemma! I will for sure :D

[@xeon2773]

im still mixing powder with water

[@RainyTank]

Ohh semi bitter chocolate!! It looks so wonderful. I'm lactose so i wonder if it'll taste fine with chocolate almond milk :p

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I'm sure it will. Give it a go!

[@cassienix2471]

Righto, so for Xmas it will be your faboo choccie brownie cookies and this hot choccie... I am going to match Santa in size...

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Ha ha. Cassie. Tis the season. :)

[@kashafjoher9099]

*YOU* *ARE* *LEFT* *HANDED* *LIKE* *ME!!!!!!!* I tried the recipe it is sooooooooo good🖒🖒🖒

[@drwoo6090]

Pleeeeaaaase stop saying “go ahead”. There are some Americans who say it soooo many times, I can’t listen to them anymore, as it drives me nuts! And I love listening to you!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Ah! did I? do I ? oops! I will have to pay attention to that :) :)

[@CieloDelGrace]

Happy Holidays Gemma and to your lovely crew 🎊🎊🎊

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you so much, Grace! Happy holidays to you!!!

[@mr.snippy]

I've got to try this but it's gonna be hard to beat the taste of those "Abuelitas" hot chocolate tablets with half milk and half cream and whole stick of cinnamon 😋.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Haha! Yes, and I know what you mean, but I think you will love this, if you like that, if you know what I mean!! :)

[@meetrl4385]

now that looks great, I love good hot chocolate around Christmas, but I could actually drink it at any time of the year!☺

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Definitely a go-to recipe. :)

[@chiqui3162]

i never thought you can actually add cream to the chocolate. for the longest time there's only choco and milk and a little bit of sugar. im definitely trying this the soonest! ;) thanks!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

This makes this into a real treat, a dessert if you will :)

[@rameenshahzad556]

another amazing recipe Gemma..love u soo much ..can u please make ginger bread house ☺

[@biggerbolderbaking]

(www.biggerbolderbaking.com/gingerbread-house/) here is my version, and there is a link in this for a pattern if you want to make your own :)

[@iqrahassan2268]

Wow yummy hot chocolate 😘

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for watching :)

[@bosyadel6630]

❤

[@michaelmarotta5947]

How about adding a shot or two of Irish whiskey and a couple sprinkles of cinnamon on top.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Great idea, Michael! Make it your own.

[@NidhiSingh-tv9us]

You are amazing gemma..ur recipes are just fantastic and I just luv uh..

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@NidhiSingh-tv9us]

Gemma Stafford and I must say I loved your spoons

[@paddusatwi7442]

Hey...!!! I love ur videos.... I turned on notifications so that i never miss ur videos❤️❤️❤️........ Which chocolate do u use for these kinda recipes.... Coz i live in in india.... Dark chocolate??

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes, always! Look at the labels in your store, most will indicate the level of cocoa solids. Above 70% - 75% will be great, it will melt really well and have a great flavor :)

[@paddusatwi7442]

Gemma Stafford thank you. ❤️

[@michaelmarotta5947]

Great recipe though Gemma.

[@genevievehathaway4792]

we all stan a person that is a leftie

[@verajayne4186]

Great KZbin advice

[@SharonOnYoutube]

Who’s ever heard of frozen whipped cream??

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Haha! I know, I was as surprised as you when I tried it :)

[@SharonOnYoutube]

Gemma Stafford 😂😂

[@SharonOnYoutube]

Gemma Stafford 👍🏾

[@Riplaygaming]

Love your channel Gemma, you really inspire me to cook 😊

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Delighted you're enjoying it. Thanks for watching!

[@Riplaygaming]

Gemma Stafford you are very welcome 😊

[@jaydenshiba3611]

There's one and only one thing in this world that brings out the kid in u no matter ur age and that is HOT CHOCOLATE!!! Thank u Gemma for such an amazing recipe and wish u and Kevin Merry Christmas 👆🎄🎀🎁🎂🎈🎆🎇🎉🎊

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you Jayden, this is really delicious. Happy Christmas to all in your family too, and have a great New Year :)

[@jaydenshiba3611]

Thank u so much Gemma

[@queenbrooksie]

Looks fantastic! I am going to add some crushed candy cane into the whipped cream, it would look and taste fantastic.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes, it really would :)

[@queenbrooksie]

Your videos are wonderful. I can't even count how many of your recipes I have made and they have all turned out great . Thank you for having such wonderful videos.

[@anitabhat3599]

Wow yummy, very good Gemma

[@SaraGhansar]

I will skip the cream , looks too thick for my liking , otherwise a great recipe

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You can always top it with marshmallows.

[@chipper1158]

Frozen whipped cresm on a hot chochalete? dont you drink hot choclate to warm up not get cold

[@biggerbolderbaking]

It just gives a nice contrast in temperature 😊www.biggerbolderbaking.com/frozen-whipped-cream/

[@randomnesslol6362]

Your hot chocolate look like melted Belgian chocolate it looks soooooo good

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Oooh, Belgian chocolate is SO good.

[@Tamtamlara]

Gemma Everytime I watch you it makes me happy you are so sweet and talented

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Lara, thank you, that is so very kind ;)

[@filomenacavallaro2797]

Good evening dear Gemma. Your hot chocolate with frozen whipped cream looks so yummy. Mamma mia e che bontà. Bravissima Gemma.☺

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Grazie mille! :)

[@LidaW]

Awesome video, Gemma! Also, the hot chocolate looks killer

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks so much, Lida!

[@cmc1198]

This is pure chocolate ganache

[@biggerbolderbaking]

That's right. Pure chocolate goodness!

[@kaffepojke]

Love the BTS and the hot chocolate. Can't wait to make some.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you, I am happy you liked this :)

[@lordnayeonsfollower1067]

1st. Hahaha. Love your video. 😊😊

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you, good that you are here, nice and early! :)

[@asmazain188]

Hi Gemma, I was always looking for a thick and rich hot chocolate recipe and finally i found one here. Its looking yum!! But can you do a recipe for White Hot Chocolate, i would be so happy. Thanx

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I hope this becomes your go-to recipe as well. I'll see what I can do about White Hot Chocolate, too.

[@asmazain188]

Gemma Stafford yes for sure. Thank you so much.

[@stuvisweetypie]

Gemma looks good, and the video is superb like always

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million!

[@dinalina740]

Hey there jemma happy to see a smile on ur face again Im 12 n i want u to do the next vid on rainbow swirl cady n cady cane isn the simplest way thnx

[@yildiz10518]

What is the exact name of the model of the tab laptop that you are using?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

This is the Samsung Chrome Book goo.gl/zZyM4s.

[@cherishcakes1384]

u are the only one who's recipes I not only watch but also try to make at home coz they are so tempting n easy to make n particularly u are the only one I think who has given so many options for vegetarian like me.thanks a lot Gemma for sharing ur super brilliant recipes. 😊😊😊😊love frm INDIA

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks for the lovely note! It's important to me that anyone can make my recipes so I'm delighted you're enjoying them.

[@cherishcakes1384]

m loving ur recipes.i made this super duper tasty HOT CHOCLATE for the very first time after watching ur video n trust me since that day it's found every day in my home n u are responsible for making it tough for me to maintain my weight 😉😉

[@selenajessica4685]

OMG is so funny Gemma holding ..the thingy ..I love hot chocolate btw

[@marvona3531]

✳️🌺✳️🌺✳️🌺

[@ElaineTheOnly]

I'm totally trying this out! I've been wanting a very nice homemade hot chocolate recipe forever!