Decadent Hot Chocolate
Indulge in the ultimate comfort with this Decadent Hot Chocolate, a velvety, rich drink that's perfect for cozy evenings. Made with a luxurious blend of whole milk, heavy cream, and semi-sweet chocolate, this recipe creates a creamy base that’s heightened with a touch of unsweetened cocoa powder and sweetened to perfection with granulated sugar. A hint of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt enhance the depth of flavor, making each sip irresistibly smooth. Ready in just 15 minutes, this homemade hot chocolate is easy to prepare yet feels like a special treat. Top it with fluffy whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a café-style experience at home. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this delightfully indulgent treat promises to warm your heart and soul.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
- 1 optional (as topping) whipped cream
- 1 optional (as topping) chocolate shavings
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is warm but not boiling. Stir occasionally to prevent scalding.
While the milk mixture is warming, chop the semi-sweet chocolate into small pieces for easier melting.
Whisk the cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt into the milk mixture until fully dissolved and smooth.
Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped chocolate. Stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the hot chocolate into two mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your decadent hot chocolate!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.3 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.3 g | 396% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 204 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 407 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.1 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 156.3 g | ||
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 798 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2357 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
