Rich Hot Chocolate
Indulge in a cup of rich hot chocolate made with high-quality cocoa and creamy milk. This comforting beverage is perfect for chilly evenings or as a delightful treat any time of year! Top it with whipped cream or marshmallows for an extra special touch.
This recipe is snack, scaled for 4 servings, with 5 min prep and 10 min cook.
Prep: 5 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 15 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, whole milk, salt.
- Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add about 1 cup of the milk and whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add the remaining milk while continuing to whisk, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it is hot but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 8 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.