Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
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Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by simmering milk and cream with sugar over low heat until small bubbles form around the edges, ensuring the mixture doesn't boil. Bittersweet chocolate is then stirred in until fully melted, creating a creamy chocolate base. Optional espresso powder adds a nuanced layer of flavor, complemented by vanilla extract and a pinch of kosher salt to balance and enhance the chocolate's richness.
The hot chocolate is best served immediately in mugs, optionally topped with whipped cream for added creaminess and texture. This preparation yields a smooth, velvety drink with balanced sweetness and deep chocolate flavor, suitable for a cozy treat.
After cooling, the hot chocolate can be refrigerated in a sealed container and reheated gently over low heat or in short microwave bursts with stirring to prevent scorching.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 /2 cups milk
- 1/2 /2 cup cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped or chips
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon espresso powder optional
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch kosher salt
- Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Pour milk and cream into a medium saucepan situated over low heat. Stir in your sugar. Bring to a simmer. You should be able to see fine bubbles forming at the edges of the saucepan, but not in the middle of the milk. Remove from the heat.
- Add your chocolate chips to the warmed milk, stirring constantly until the chocolate has melted and is well combined.
- Stir in espresso powder, vanilla extract and salt.
- Serve in two large mugs. Top with whipped creaming, if using.
Notes
- Store cooled hot chocolate in the refrigerator covered tightly with plastic wrap or in an airtight container.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until hot throughout.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 690 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 690kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 1199IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 300mg | 30% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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