4.8 from 15 votes
Homemade Hot Chocolate
Homemade Hot Chocolate is creamy, smooth and easy to make. Serve with whipped cream and marshmallows, for the ultimate winter treat!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
Servings
Calories:
730 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk whole
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder Preferably Dutch Processed or any good quality Cocoa Powder, unsweetened
- 5 oz dark chocolate Chopped, semi-sweet
- pinch salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (Optional)
- whipping cream For Topping
- marshmallow For Topping
Instructions
- In a deep saucepan add milk, cocoa powder, sugar, salt. Mix well until there is no lump.
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat. Add chopped chocolate. Using a whisk mix well until chocolate has completely melted.
- Switch off the flame. Add Vanilla Extract if using.
- While serving to top it with whipped cream and mini marshmallows.
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Notes
- Keep your hot chocolate warm in a slow cooker for holiday parties! Set to WARM and use a ladle to portion.
Nutrition Information
Calories
730kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
88g
(29%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
235mg
(10%)
Potassium
1095mg
(23%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
67g
(134%)
Vitamin A
595IU
(12%)
Calcium
642mg
(64%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 730
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 730kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 1095mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 67g | 134% |
| Vitamin A | 595IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 642mg | 64% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.