Ingredients
Hot Chocolate
- 3 cups milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup cane sugar
- 3 ounces dark chocolate, chopped (about ½ cup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Serving Options
- Whipped cream or marshmallows
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, cocoa powder, and sugar until fully blended and smooth.
- Heat mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes. Heat until the mixture is smooth and warm but be careful not to let it boil.
- Add chocolate and vanilla: Reduce the heat to low, add the chopped dark chocolate to the saucepan, and whisk continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or chocolate shavings as desired before serving.
Notes
- Do not allow the milk mixture to boil as it can scorch and affect the taste.
- Using a combination of cocoa powder and chopped chocolate provides a richer flavor and creamier texture than using cocoa powder alone.
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of cane sugar to your preference.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with almond, oat, or soy milk.
- To make it extra indulgent, add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of peppermint extract.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
