Easy Creamy Hot Chocolate

30 January 2023

15 Minutes

easy

1-2 cups

This hot chocolate recipe is chocolatey, creamy, and indulgent—perfect to whip up during a cold winter day and enjoy in comfort next to a good book!

This is the one recipe you’ll want to keep in your pocket for the next time you’re in the thick of winter and in need of a good cup of hot chocolate—one that doesn’t require you to angrily put on your winter jacket just to brace the cold for your favorite café. Or worse, half-heartedly reach out to the back of your cupboard and dust off a packet of instant hot chocolate ( I tried to love them, but I just couldn’t).

To be honest, I’m very precise about how I like my hot chocolate.Contrary to popular preference, I actually prefer my hot chocolate to be less chocolatey. I know, I know—you’re probably thinking, ‘Minaa, that’s the whole point of hot chocolate—it’s supposed to be chocolatey!’ And you’re right. But who says I can’t have my cake and eat it too? That’s exactly why this recipe is perfect—you can adjust the chocolate intensity to make it just the way you like!

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Ingredients:

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	70g Milk Chocolate
	30g Dark Chocolate
	320ml Whole Milk
	70ml Heavy Cream
	1tsp Vanilla Extract

Nutritional Information

410 kcal Calories

28 g Total Fat

50 mg Sodium

2 g Dietary Fiber

6 g Protein

0 mg Vitamin C

40 mg Cholesterol

34 g Carbohydrates

30 g Sugar

300 IU Vitamin A

1.5 mg Iron

Directions

1.

Prepare the Chocolates

If using thick chocolate bars, chop it into small pieces. If using thin bars, simply break it up with your hands. Place the chocolates in a large bowl. Set aside.

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2.

Heat the Milk

In a milk pan, heat the milk over medium heat. The goal is to warm the milk without letting it boil. Stir occasionally to prevent a 'skin' from forming on the surface or the milk from burning at the bottom. Once small bubbles form around the edges and steam starts rising, turn off the heat immediately.

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3.

Melt the Chocolates

Pour the hot milk over the chocolates in the bowl and let it sit for 2 minutes. Then, whisk well until the chocolates has fully melted and combined with the milk.

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4.

Add Heavy Cream and Vanilla

Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth. Pour the mixture back into the milk pan and heat for another 3 minutes over medium heat, stirring continuously. Do not let it boil; instead, heat it just as before—until bubbles form around the edges and steam starts rising—then remove it from the heat.

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5.

Serve and Enjoy

Once hot, pour the rich chocolate mixture into your favorite cozy cups. But if you want to make it extra cozy, garnish with marshmallows and chocolate shavings or even crushed candy canes. Enjoy!

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Notes

TIPS & TRICKS : Chocolate Intensity - If you prefer a hot chocolate that is richer and heavier with chocolate, then you can add an additional 50 grams of chocolate (dark or milk chocolate). The additional chocolate might not seem like much, but it does go a long way. As for the ratio of the type of chocolate, it really depends on what type of chocolate you prefer. If you are a dark chocolate enthusiast and don’t really enjoy much sweetness, then opt for more or even all dark chocolate. Vice versa, if you are a milk chocolate fan, then opt for more or all milk chocolate. However, in my opinion, it is best to use both types of chocolate as you will get a very balanced and rounded hot chocolate in terms of taste. Feel free to experiment with the ratio of types of chocolate to find your preferred blend. Also, make sure to use good-quality chocolate as they make a world of a difference in the taste of the hot chocolate.

STORAGE: It is advisable not to store the hot chocolate, and rather consume it fresh.