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Rich Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Rich Homemade Hot Chocolate recipe offers a creamy, decadent beverage perfect for cozy winter days. Made with whole milk, heavy cream, and real chocolate, it delivers a luscious texture and deep chocolate flavor, enhanced by a hint of vanilla. Optional toppings like whipped cream or marshmallows make it an indulgent treat anyone will love.

Ingredients

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Liquid Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Chocolate & Cocoa

  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Sweeteners & Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or to taste
  • 1 pinch salt

Optional Toppings

  • Whipped cream
  • Marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Heat the Milk and Cream: In a medium saucepan, heat the whole milk and heavy cream over medium heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling, ensuring gradual warming for a creamy base.
  2. Mix Cocoa, Sugar, and Salt: In a small bowl, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt to create the chocolate flavor base.
  3. Combine Cocoa Mixture with Warm Milk: Slowly add the cocoa powder mixture to the warmed milk and cream, whisking thoroughly until fully dissolved and smooth, preventing lumps and ensuring richness.
  4. Melt the Chocolate Chips: Reduce the heat to low, then add the semi-sweet chocolate chips while continuing to whisk gently until completely melted and the mixture becomes thick and velvety.
  5. Add Vanilla Extract: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract to enhance the flavor complexity.
  6. Serve: Pour the rich hot chocolate into mugs. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired and serve immediately while warm for the best taste experience.

Notes

  • Use bittersweet chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate for a deeper, more intense chocolate flavor.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or a drop of peppermint extract to introduce a festive, seasonal twist.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute the milk and cream with full-fat coconut milk or almond milk and use dairy-free chocolate chips.

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