Hot Chocolate for One
Warm up your soul with this decadent and easy-to-make Hot Chocolate for One recipe, perfect for a cozy solo treat. Made with just six simple ingredients, including rich unsweetened cocoa powder, creamy milk, and a hint of real vanilla, this homemade hot chocolate delivers unparalleled flavor in just 10 minutes. The key to its velvety texture is creating a smooth cocoa paste before whisking in the milk, ensuring every sip is irresistibly creamy. Top it off with a dollop of whipped cream and optional chocolate shavings for a touch of indulgence. Whether you're curling up with a book or unwinding after a chilly day, this single-serve hot chocolate guarantees comfort in every mug.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup milk
- 0.25 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar.
Add water to the saucepan and heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture forms a smooth paste (about 1-2 minutes).
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking to ensure the cocoa mixture blends evenly.
Continue to heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is hot but not boiling (about 3-4 minutes).
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the hot chocolate into a mug and top with whipped cream.
Optional: Garnish with chocolate shavings for extra indulgence. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
237 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.1 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 99 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 322 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 484 mg | 10% | |
*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.
