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    Home » Recipes » Vegan German Recipes

    German Hot Chocolate — Kakao Mit Schuss (vegan)

    Published: Sep 10, 2021 · Updated: Dec 5, 2023 by Jacqui Wormington · This post may contain affiliate links. · 16 Comments

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    German Hot Chocolate — Sweet, creamy, and oh-so-warming during the cold seasons! This German recipe will give you Christmas Market vibes from the comfort of your home. It is made with pantry staples, is entirely plant-based, and is ready in just minutes.

    german hot chocolate

    💡 The recipe in a nutshell

    • A classic German drink made plant-based
    • Vegan (eggless and dairy free)
    • Quick and easy
    • Ready in just minutes
    • Creamy, sweet, and warming
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    • 💡 The recipe in a nutshell
    • 🍫 Difference between German and American hot chocolate
    • 📋 Variations
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    🍫 Difference between German and American hot chocolate

    In German, we call hot chocolate "Kakao". It translates simply to cocoa, meaning either the bean, the powder, or hot cocoa. "Kakao" can be drunk hot or cold, and is made out of cocoa powder, or cocoa powder mixes. "Mit Schuss" means that it has a shot of schnapps or liquor like Amaretto added. That is especially popular during Christmas time and a great alternative on your next Christmas Market visit if you don't like Glühwein!

    As you see, it’s not exactly the same as a classic American hot chocolate, which uses real chocolate (like a chocolate bar) that is melted and stirred into milk, or water. By the way, in German, we call that "Heiße Schokolade".

    kakao mit schuss vegan german hot chocolate

    📋 Variations

    Just like regular hot chocolate, you can serve 'Kakao' in many variations. Here are some serving and variation ideas:

    • 'Mit Schuss' - add schnapps or liquor
    • Top with vegan marshmallows, or sweet popcorn
    • Add a pinch of chili, or other spices such as nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, peppermint or ginger
    • Top with vegan whipped cream
    • Orange zest
    • Crumbles of Biscoff, Lebkuchen or gingerbread
    • Top with caramel, chocolate or pumpkin syrup
    • Use hot tea instead of plant milk such as Earl Grey, or Matcha

    📖 Recipe

    german hot chocolate

    German Hot Chocolate — Kakao Mit Schuss (vegan)

    Jacqui Wormington
    German Hot Chocolate — Sweet, creamy and oh so warming during the cold seasons! This German recipe will give you Christmas Market vibes from the comfort of your home. It is made with pantry staples, is entirely plant based and ready in just minutes.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, German, Plant Based, Vegan
    Servings 2 cups

    Equipment

    • saucepan
    • whisk
    • stove top

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the drink:

    • 500 mililiters milk of your choice (eg oat, or soy)
    • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoons amaretto liquor (omit for alcohol free)
    • sweetener of choice if desired

    To garnish:

    • (vegan) marshmallows
    • (vegan) whipped cream
    • chocolate syrup
    • cinnamon sticks
    • anise stars
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    Instructions
     

    • In a saucepan, whisk together the plant milk, cocoa powder, and amaretto (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
    • Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. If you prefer a sweeter drink, add your sweetener of choice at this point.
    • Pour the hot cocoa into a cup and garnish it as desired with marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, cinnamon sticks, and anise stars.
    • Enjoy your delicious German hot chocolate as is, or pair it with some cookies for a delightful treat.

    Notes

    Make sure to adjust the sweetness according to your taste preferences, and feel free to experiment with different plant-based milk options and garnishes to suit your liking.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 124mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 4gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 371mgIron: 3mg

    The provided nutritional information is an estimate. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

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    1. Emily says

      January 08, 2022 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      I love this German Hot Chocolate that's so quick and easy to make! I can imagine I'm perusing the Christkindl markets while I'm sipping it!

      Reply
      • Jacqui says

        January 11, 2022 at 5:42 pm

        Yeees! This hot chocolate is totally a Christmas market winner!

        Reply
    2. Kayla DiMaggio says

      January 08, 2022 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! This german hot chocolate was so delicious! Such a fun homemade recipe to make!

      Reply
      • Jacqui says

        January 11, 2022 at 5:41 pm

        Thank you Kayla, that makes me super happy to hear.

        Reply
    3. Shilpa says

      January 08, 2022 at 9:37 pm

      5 stars
      This hot chocolate is perfect for winter. I love how easy it is to make.

      Reply
      • Jacqui says

        January 11, 2022 at 5:41 pm

        Thank you and much agreed.

        Reply
    4. Andrea White says

      January 09, 2022 at 12:47 am

      5 stars
      the best hot chocolate! so so good!

      Reply
      • Jacqui says

        January 11, 2022 at 5:40 pm

        Thank you Andrea!

        Reply
    5. Tavo says

      January 09, 2022 at 6:30 am

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe for the third time now and I love it! thank you for such as strong recipe!

      Reply
      • Jacqui says

        January 11, 2022 at 5:40 pm

        No way!! Thank you so much Tavo.

        Reply
    6. Michelle says

      January 09, 2022 at 9:09 am

      5 stars
      OK, you had me at the gorgeous photos!! I'm a hot chocolate addict and this is right up my alley 🙂

      Reply
      • Jacqui says

        January 11, 2022 at 5:40 pm

        Thank you!! Can't wait for you to try it - it's so tasty!

        Reply
    7. Choclette says

      January 09, 2022 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      OMG, that looks divine indeed. I can't resist a good hot chocolate. I remember, many years ago, my mother bought be some German hot chocolate powder back from a trip there and it was so good.

      Reply
      • Jacqui says

        January 11, 2022 at 5:40 pm

        Thank you! It's so interesting how something simple like hot chocolate can taste so different, right? Thanks so much for your sweet comment!

        Reply
    8. Anaiah says

      January 09, 2022 at 9:01 pm

      5 stars
      Loving this German hot chocolate so much! Going to be enjoying this all winter.

      Reply
      • Jacqui says

        January 11, 2022 at 5:39 pm

        Thank you, that makes me so happy to hear!

        Reply

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