Description
This creamy homemade hot chocolate is a rich, velvety drink made with real chopped chocolate, perfect for cozy nights and special gatherings. It’s easy to make, deeply comforting, and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
4 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Whipped cream or marshmallows for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Pour in 1 cup of the milk and place the pan over medium heat.
- Whisk continuously until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the remaining 3 cups of milk.
- Continue heating, whisking occasionally, until the hot chocolate is hot and steamy but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and serve hot, topped with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
Notes
Use dark chocolate for a more intense flavor or milk chocolate for a sweeter version.
Add cinnamon or peppermint extract for a festive twist.
Substitute with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
