Great Hot Chocolate
Cozy up with a mug of this decadent, creamy Great Hot Chocolate—your ultimate homemade indulgence for chilly days. Made with a luxurious blend of whole milk, heavy cream, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, this recipe delivers a rich, velvety texture that outshines any store-bought mix. The addition of unsweetened cocoa powder enhances the deep chocolate flavor, while a touch of pure vanilla extract and a pinch of salt create a perfectly balanced sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this irresistible hot chocolate is customizable with whipped cream or marshmallows for an extra layer of indulgence. Perfect for warming up on a winter evening or as a comforting treat year-round, this recipe is a must-try for chocolate lovers everywhere.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2.5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
- whipped cream (optional, for serving)
- marshmallows (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium-low heat until warm, but do not let it reach a boil.
Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt, ensuring there are no lumps.
Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to the mixture and continue to whisk gently until the chocolate chips have melted completely and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract.
Taste and adjust sweetness, if desired, by adding a little more sugar.
Pour the hot chocolate into two mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1007 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.2 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.4 g | 187% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 195 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 391 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.1 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.0 g | ||
| Protein | 19.4 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 623 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 910 mg | 19% | |
*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.
