Classic Hot Chocolate
Rich, creamy, and deeply chocolatey — this is the hot chocolate you'll make on repeat all winter long. Made with real cocoa powder and a touch of vanilla, it's velvety smooth, not too sweet, and infinitely better than any packet mix. Ready in under 10 minutes with pantry staples, it's the ultimate cozy drink for cold days and rainy nights.
2 servings · Prep 2 min · Cook 7 min · Total 9 min
Beverage
Ingredients
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2 cup whole milk
0.25 cup heavy cream
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 pinch salt
0.5 tsp vanilla extract
1 oz semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped
mini marshmallows
whipped cream
cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for dusting
chocolate shavings
Equipment
Stovetop
Saucepan
Mixing Bowl
Wooden Spoon
Measuring Cups
Mug
Whisk
Ladle
Measuring Spoons
Saucepan (1 Quart)
Instructions
- In a small #[Saucepan] over ^[medium-low heat], whisk together the @[Unsweetened Cocoa Powder], @[Granulated Sugar], and @[Salt] with about ~[2 tablespoons] of the @[Milk] until a smooth paste forms.
- Slowly pour in the remaining @[Milk] and the @[Heavy Cream], whisking constantly to combine everything smoothly.
- Heat over ^[medium heat], whisking frequently, until the mixture is steaming and just beginning to simmer around the edges — about ~[5 to 6 minutes]. Do not let it boil, as boiling can scorch the @[Milk] and dull the flavor.
- Remove from heat and stir in the @[Vanilla Extract]. If using chopped @[Semi-Sweet Chocolate], add it now and whisk until fully melted and incorporated.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Pour into two mugs and top with @[Mini Marshmallows], @[Whipped Cream], or a dusting of @[Cocoa Powder]. Serve immediately.
