Description
A quick and easy recipe for creamy hot chocolate, perfect for cozy gatherings and nostalgic indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups milk (whole or milk alternative)
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Warm milk: In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Make cocoa paste: In a bowl, combine cocoa powder and sugar. Gradually add 2 tablespoons of warm milk, whisking until smooth.
- Whisk in cocoa: Pour the cocoa paste back into the saucepan and whisk until fully dissolved.
- Enhance flavors: Remove from heat, add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Pour into mugs: Pour hot chocolate into mugs, leaving space for whipped cream.
- Garnish: Top with whipped cream and optional sprinkles like cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.
Notes
For a richer taste, consider using half and half or adding a splash of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg