If you’re anything like me, TikTok has become an endless source of discovery in the midst of 2020’s never-ending bleakness. In between all of the complicated dance routines, influencer beef, and put a finger down questionnaires, there are countless explainer videos with hacks that make life so much sweeter. Seriously, some of the TikTok kids have got Martha Stewart-level homemaking tips.
When it comes to kitchen, in particular, some TikTok tutorials will open up a new world of food & drink upgrades that you may have never considered before. Just take a look at what it’s done with hot chocolate, for example. Amateur chefs on the app have turned the classic ~holiday treat~ into ridiculously impressive creations.
As the festive season approaches, what better way is there to celebrate than to attempt some of the inventive hot chocolate concoctions that have gained major traction on the app? From the flashy hot chocolate “bomb,” to the step-by-step breakdown of a French classic, this ain’t your Grandma’s cocoa with marshmallows. Scroll through some of TikTok’s popular, easy to make hot chocolate re-imaginations below, and try to whip up one of your faves at home!
[1] Whipped Hot Chocolate
@laurennally09 I can’t believe how good this is!! WHIPPED HOT CHOCOLATE
Like the beloved whipped coffee phenomenon of early quarantine, whipped hot chocolate has taken over as the newest fluffy drink trend. If you don’t have an electric mixer for whipping it up no worries, all you’ll need is a whisk and some patience. Get a full recipe here!
[2] French Chocolat Chaud
@samishome French-inspired hot chocolate #emilyinparis #holidaytiktok
No need to go full Emily in Paris for the French experience. This popular drink can easily be recreated at home until it’s safe to jet across the world (if you’re down to go that far for cocoa.) Check out a full recipe here!
[3] Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
@milkteamali 10/10 recommend this salted caramel hot chocolate #hotchocolate #saltedcaramel #FallAesthetic #starbucks
If you’re really trying to get creative, this is a good route to take. Turns out, caramel sauce with salt goes a long way in making your Swiss Miss taste like it came from an expensive-ass cafe in Soho. Get a full recipe here!
[4] Hot Chocolate Bomb
@wijayaachristine
Remember how mesmerizing those expanding dinosaur toys in water used to be? That’s basically how the viral hot chocolate bomb concept works, except instead of a foam toy at the end, you get a warm marshmallow filled drink. Get a full recipe here!
[5] Frozen Hot Chocolate
@.everythingchristmas frozen hot chocolate! pls don’t ask for recipe i didn’t use one! countdown: 147 days! #christmas #xmas #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #4u #recipe
Basically, blend your typical hot cocoa mix with some ice, and voilà ! You can have a Starbucks quality frappuccino at home. Whether it can still be deemed “hot chocolate” when it’s frozen is still up for debate though. Check out a full recipe here!
Via Cosmopolitan US