Hot Chocolate

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    671 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

Hot Chocolate

This simple hot chocolate recipe is a far cry from those sad packets you grew up on. It's creamy and decadent and is made with real chocolate instead of cocoa for the best chocolatey flavor.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • teaspoon sea salt
  • 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate , chopped (about 1 cup), plus more for serving

Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or powdered sugar or granulated)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
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Instructions

  1. In a medium-sized saucepan, add the milk, sugar, and salt, and whisk to combine. Heat over medium-low for about 3 minutes or so, just until the milk is hot and little bubbles start to form (but don’t let it boil). Add the chocolate and whisk well, simmering until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
  2. Make the whipped cream. Add the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla to a large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or you could use a hand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment). Whip everything on low speed. Gradually increase the speed to medium and then medium-high once the mixture thickens. Whip to soft peaks.
  3. To serve, pour the hot chocolate into two mugs, and top with fresh whipped cream, sifted cocoa powder, or grated chocolate.

Notes

  • If you want a more intense hot chocolate, add another ounce of bittersweet chocolate (about 2 tablespoons).
  • If you want less dairy, sub water for half of the milk.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 671kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 28g (140%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 191mg (8%) Potassium 691mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 48g (96%) Vitamin A 1291IU (26%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 382mg (38%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 671 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 671kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 28g 140%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 191mg 8%
Potassium 691mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 48g 96%
Vitamin A 1291IU 26%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 382mg 38%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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