Rich N Creamy Hot Chocolate
Indulge in the ultimate winter comfort with this Rich N Creamy Hot Chocolate recipe, a decadent cup of warmth perfect for cozy evenings. This recipe combines whole milk, luscious heavy cream, and velvety semisweet chocolate chips to create an irresistibly smooth and creamy treat. A touch of unsweetened cocoa powder adds deep chocolate flavor, while granulated sugar balances the richness with just the right amount of sweetness. Finished with fragrant vanilla extract and optional whipped cream or chocolate shavings for garnish, this gourmet hot chocolate is ready in just 15 minutes. Whether you're curling up by the fireplace or hosting a festive gathering, this hot chocolate is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth and keep the chill at bay.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- optional (for garnish) whipped cream
- optional (for garnish) chocolate shavings
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder.
Whisk the ingredients together over medium heat until the sugar and cocoa powder dissolve completely.
Add the semisweet chocolate chips to the saucepan and stir constantly until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
Continue heating the hot chocolate over low to medium heat without letting it boil. This helps create a creamy and velvety texture.
Once heated through, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with optional whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your rich and creamy hot chocolate!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.5 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 100 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 352 mg | 7% | |
*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.
