Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate
Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate is a rich and indulgent drink made with real cocoa powder, milk, and melted chocolate for an ultra-smooth and velvety texture — perfect for warming up on chilly days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate shavings, cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk, heavy cream (if using), cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until well combined and warmed through.
- Add chopped chocolate and whisk continuously until completely melted and smooth, about 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in vanilla extract and remove from heat.
- Pour into mugs and top with your favorite toppings like whipped cream or marshmallows. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the richest flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, use almond, oat, or soy milk and skip the heavy cream.
- Customize with peppermint extract, cinnamon, or a dash of espresso powder for flavor variations.
- Double the recipe to serve a crowd — keep warm in a slow cooker on low heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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