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 |
258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.5 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 109 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 401 mg | 9% | |
*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.
