Description
Indulge in a rich and creamy cup of homemade hot chocolate with this easy and delicious recipe. Perfect for cozy evenings or holiday gatherings, this hot chocolate is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Milk Mixture:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- pinch of salt
Chocolate Mixture:
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- whipped cream or marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Heat Milk Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk until hot but not boiling.
- Add Chocolate: Add chocolate chips, whisk until melted and smooth.
- Finish: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract. Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream or marshmallows.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- For a richer version, use all heavy cream or half-and-half.
- Try adding cinnamon or peppermint extract for a twist.
- This recipe can be doubled for a group.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
