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Hot Chocolate
5 from 3 votes

Hot Chocolate

This recipe for homemade Hot Chocolate makes the creamiest and most decadent hot cocoa ever! It's easy to make and impossible to resist.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 632 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 cups milk whole
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips I use Guittard brand, about ⅔ cup, good quality
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1⅓ cups water boiling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
Optional Toppings and Mix-Ins
  • Whipped Cream
  • marshmallows (Homemade Marshmallows are especially wonderful!)
  • peppermint bits or peppermint candies or peppermint candy canes
  • Creme de Menthe
  • peppermint schnapps

Instructions

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  1. First, add the cream to a medium mixing bowl and whip until just barely stiff. Set aside.
  2. Then scald the milk. Place a medium-sized heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add cold milk to pan, stirring frequently. The milk is scalded when small bubbles form around the outside of the pan, or the temperature reaches 180°F with a kitchen thermometer. Take care to not let the milk boil.
  3. While milk is heating up, melt chocolate chips in a medium pan over low heat, stirring constantly so they do not scorch.
  4. Once chocolate chips are melted, stir in sugar and salt. Then slowly add the boiling water, mixing well, followed by the scalded milk. Simmer for 2 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved. Blend in vanilla and whipped cream, stirring to fully combine. Do not boil. 
  5. Serve hot, with any of your favorite additions and toppings. Stir the hot chocolate occasionally as it sits.

Notes

  • Recipe shared by friend Annmarie Gibbs, originally from Mary Nesvig. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 632kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g (65%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 271mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 53g (106%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 632

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 632kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 271mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 53g 106%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.