Homemade Hot Chocolate
Indulge in the creamy, rich, and decadent flavors of this Homemade Hot Chocolate recipe—your ultimate comfort drink for chilly days and cozy nights. Made with whole milk, heavy cream, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, this velvety beverage strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and cocoa intensity. A pinch of salt and a splash of vanilla extract elevate the flavors, while optional garnishes like whipped cream and chocolate shavings add an irresistible finishing touch. Prepared in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe yields two servings of pure bliss, making it the ideal treat to share or savor on your own. Warm up to the best hot chocolate ever—crafted from scratch with love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
- 1 as needed whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
- 1 as needed chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar until fully combined.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to steam. Do not let it boil.
Reduce the heat to low and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir continuously until the chocolate chips are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully pour the hot chocolate into mugs.
Optional: Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for an extra-special touch.
Serve warm and enjoy your homemade hot chocolate!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.2 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 245 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 393 mg | 8% | |
*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.
