Homemade Hot Chocolate
Get ready to elevate your winter evenings with my luxurious hot chocolate recipe. Perfect for cold nights and holiday gatherings, our version strikes a balance between indulgence and simplicity. It's a must-try that will make you forget all about instant hot chocolate.
- Prep time
- --
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 ml Milk
- 50 g Dark Chocolate
- 20 g Sugar
- 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Whipped Cream (optional)
- Marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a saucepan, heat the whole milk over medium heat until it's steaming but not boiling.
- 2
While the milk is heating, chop the dark chocolate into small pieces.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix the cocoa powder and sugar.
- 4
Once the milk is steaming, remove it from the heat and stir in the chopped chocolate until it's completely melted.
- 5
Return the saucepan to low heat and whisk in the cocoa powder mixture until the hot chocolate is smooth and well combined.
- 6
Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 7
Continue to heat the hot chocolate on low for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's hot but not boiling.
- 8
Remove from heat and pour the hot chocolate into mugs.
- 9
If desired, top each mug with a dollop of whipped or serve with your favourite toppings.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious hot chocolate!