Cozy Winter Night In | Hot Chocolate, Dessert Charcuterie & Closing Out Vlogmas

This cozy winter night in felt like the perfect way to slow down, reflect, and spend time together 🤍 We’re making hot chocolate, putting together a dessert charcuterie board inspired by our mom’s holiday candy baskets, and sharing a few memories along the way. It’s calm, cozy, and exactly the kind of night we love… simple moments at home, done beautifully. This episode was filmed during the final days of Vlogmas as we eased out of the season and into a slower, softer pace… and we wanted to bring you along with us. Thanks so much for spending this cozy moment with us 🤍 ✨ In this vlog: • Making hot chocolate from scratch • Creating a dessert charcuterie board • Sharing memories about our mom’s holiday traditions • Slowing down and closing out the season together If you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a comment… we’d love to hear what your favorite cozy winter activity is. Thanks for watching, Keyondra & Kim Recipes in this vlog ☕ Sweet French Hot Chocolate Serves: 2 large mugs (22 oz each) Time: 12–15 minutes Difficulty: Easy Ingredients * 4½ cups whole milk * 1⅛ cups heavy whipping cream * 12 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped or discs * 1½ Tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder * 3 Tbsp raw cane sugar (to taste) * 1½ tsp vanilla extract * Pinch of fine sea salt Instructions 1. Heat milk, cream, 2 Tbsp sugar, vanilla, and salt over medium-low until steaming (5–7 min). Do not boil. 2. Reduce heat to low. Add chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth (2–3 min). 3. Whisk in cocoa powder. 4. Simmer on low until velvety and slightly thickened (2–3 min). 5. Taste and add remaining sugar if desired. 6. Serve immediately. Tools * Saucepan * Whisk * Measuring cups/spoons * Mugs ⸻ 🍦 Vanilla Whipped Cream Ingredients * 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream * 2 Tbsp Torani vanilla syrup * 1 Tbsp powdered sugar Instructions * Whip on low, then gradually increase to high speed. Beat 2–3 minutes until soft or stiff peaks form. Tools * Bowl * Hand mixer or stand mixer ⸻ 🍚 Homemade Powdered Sugar (No Cornstarch) Ingredients * ½ cup granulated sugar Instructions * Blend on highest speed until fine and powdery (30–60 seconds). Tools * High-speed blender Music Used: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/0db6f179-41f6-315a-b1b3-3073657a0238/ https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/75bcafd4-1b8f-3f13-858a-0dacaba6ee20/ https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/d555e15a-4ca4-34ff-847d-70b5421ffb1e/ https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/47f8bd66-e568-33e3-a971-afdfa092ac26/ https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/29f106f1-77d3-3e76-b3c0-e173809486ab/ https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/76e9d170-ebd1-4ac1-8f04-6460bb68b3ce/ https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/a8c43dd3-c965-31ba-9703-e3e1cac3501a/ @PotteryBarn @anthropologie @Walmart @target