Truly Amazing Creamy Hot Chocolate
Warm up your soul with a mug of *Truly Amazing Creamy Hot Chocolate*, the ultimate homemade treat for cold days and cozy evenings. This rich, velvety drink is crafted with a luxurious blend of whole milk, heavy cream, and semisweet chocolate chips, ensuring every sip is decadently smooth. Amplified by a touch of unsweetened cocoa powder and sweetened to perfection with granulated sugar, this recipe also features a hint of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to elevate its flavor profile. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a quick yet indulgent way to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Serve it topped with whipped cream, shaved chocolate, or fluffy marshmallows for an irresistible finish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for warming up on chilly nights or treating guests to a café-quality experience at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 4 oz Semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Shaved chocolate or marshmallows (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium-low heat until the mixture is warm but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and add the semisweet chocolate chips. Stir constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Sift in the cocoa powder and add the granulated sugar. Continue stirring to combine all the ingredients thoroughly and dissolve the sugar.
Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, and stir well to enhance the flavors.
Increase the heat slightly and let the mixture gently simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. Do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the hot chocolate into two mugs.
Top each mug with whipped cream, shaved chocolate, or marshmallows, if desired, for an extra decadent finish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Truly Amazing Creamy Hot Chocolate!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1439 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.9 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.2 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 189 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 371 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.0 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 702 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1305 mg | 28% | |
*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.
