Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
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Sometimes, you have those days where a pack of a hot cocoa mix just won’t do it! A nice warm cup of creamy rich hot chocolate satisfies the craving. This recipe is a combination of cocoa powder and good quality chocolate bar simmered in milk and best served with marshmallows or homemade whipped cream. And the best thing… it’s ready in minutes!
What chocolate to use…
Splurge a little and use only good quality chocolate for this recipe. One of the best ways to find excellent chocolate is through its label, pick the one with high cocoa butter content. Many grocery store chocolate bars such as Lindor are good to use as well as bean-to-bar chocolate brands. For this recipe, I used Trader Joe’s “Pound Plus Dark Chocolate” block. Chocolate chips or compound chocolate are not ideal to use.
To learn more about chocolate, check out this “Bean-to-bar FAQ” blog post.
As for the kind of chocolate to use, the choice is yours. Milk chocolate will make your drink overly sweet. I prefer using dark chocolate 72% and above, however, semisweet and bittersweet chocolate are fine. This is, however, yours to enjoy so tweak the recipe to your preference.
Homemade Hot Chocolate | The Sweet Savory Life
How to make homemade hot chocolate…
Yield: 1 (12 oz) cup
Equipment: small pot, whisk, cup
Total Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
1.5 cups of milk
3 oz dark chocolate
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp instant espresso (optional)
1/4 tsp vanilla
marshmallows or whipped cream
Directions:
Whisk together milk and dark chocolate in low heat until the chocolate is melted and fully mixed.
Add cocoa powder and continue whisking until mixed through.
Turn off the heat and add instant espresso and vanilla until fully incorporated.
Pour into a cup, top with marshmallows or whipped cream. Serve immediately.
This classic hot chocolate recipe is my go-to comfort drink year-round! Don’t forget to tag me when you get the chance to make it @sweetsavorygrace on Instagram. Cheers!
Homemade Hot Chocolate | The Sweet Savory Life
Homemade Hot Chocolate | The Sweet Savory Life
Homemade Hot Chocolate | The Sweet Savory Life