The Best Hot Chocolate Recipe
Make a delicious, rich, and indulgent cup of hot chocolate at home with only 6 ingredients using this simple and quick recipe.
Ingredients
- 240 ml full-fat milk
- 200 ml heavy cream/liquid whipping cream
- 10 gs cocoa powder
- 1/4th tsp instant coffee powder
- 1/4th tsp sea salt
- 200 gs chocolate (mix of dark and milk)
- Marshmallows for topping, optional
- Whipped cream for topping, optional
Instructions
- In a pan, heat the milk, cream, cocoa powder, coffee powder, and salt on low heat until the mixture just starts bubbling. Don't let it come to a full boil.240 ml full-fat milk, 200 ml heavy cream/liquid whipping cream, 10 gs cocoa powder, 1/4th tsp instant coffee powder, 1/4th tsp sea salt
- While the milk mixture is boiling, place 100 gs chocolate in each cup.200 gs chocolate (mix of dark and milk)
- Once the mixture starts bubbling, take it off the heat and immediately pour it over the chocolate in the cup. Let it sit for a minute, allowing the chocolate to melt, then whisk until the chocolate is properly combined in the milk mixture.
- Top with marshmallows and whipped cream and serve immediately.Marshmallows for topping, optional, Whipped cream for topping, optional
Notes
Variation:
You can spice up the hot chocolate by using flavored chocolates, or by adding spices like cinnamon. Even a pinch of chili powder works very well with chocolate!
Note:
This recipe makes 2 large or 4 small cups.