Description
This Homemade Hot Chocolate recipe offers a rich, creamy, and perfectly sweetened comfort drink that is quick to make and ideal for warming up on chilly days. Made with simple ingredients like cocoa powder, sugar, and milk, it delivers the ultimate cozy indulgence in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Chocolate Base
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- Whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
- Heat the Milk: In a saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling, to avoid scorching or curdling the milk.
- Mix Cocoa and Sugar: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, hot water, and salt until smooth and the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Combine Mixtures: Stir the cocoa mixture into the hot milk thoroughly, ensuring the drinks blend smoothly without lumps.
- Add Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top each serving generously with whipped cream.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately for a deliciously warm and comforting drink experience.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a richer taste or substitute with plant-based milk for a dairy-free option.
- If you prefer a less sweet drink, reduce the sugar to 2 tablespoons.
- For an extra chocolatey flavor, add a small amount of melted chocolate or increase cocoa powder slightly.
- Gently heat milk without boiling to maintain a smooth texture.
- Whipped cream topping is optional but adds extra creaminess and indulgence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
