Ultra-Rich Homemade Hot Chocolate
Create a decadent, creamy hot chocolate from scratch that’s far superior to any mix. This recipe delivers soul-warming comfort in every sip.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold milk
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Pinch of cinnamon or cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Pour in the cold milk and whisk until a smooth paste forms. This prevents lumps.
- Stir in the remaining whole milk and heavy cream.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it is hot but not boiling. Do not let it boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Add any optional spices if desired.
- Pour into mugs and serve immediately. Top with marshmallows if you like.
Notes
- For an even richer drink, use half and half instead of whole milk.
- If you don’t have heavy cream, you can use more whole milk, but the texture will be slightly less creamy.
- This recipe is a great base for variations. Try adding a dash of peppermint extract for a festive twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg