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Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate

A rich, velvety hot chocolate made with milk, cream, cocoa powder, and real chopped chocolate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 440
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Whipped cream marshmallows, and shaved chocolate, for serving

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • 4 mugs

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Whisk the cocoa, sugar, and salt in a saucepan.
  2. Step 2: Whisk in ¼ cup milk to make a smooth paste.
  3. Tip: This prevents lumps.
  4. Step 3: Add the remaining milk and cream and heat until steaming, but not boiling.
  5. Step 4: Reduce the heat and whisk in the chopped chocolate until melted.
  6. Step 5: Stir in the vanilla and adjust the sweetness.
  7. Step 6: Serve with whipped cream, marshmallows, and shaved chocolate.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per mug without toppings.
Use half-and-half instead of cream for a lighter version.