Hot Chocolate Recipe
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Hot Chocolate Recipe
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Learn how to make the best hot chocolate from scratch. Rich, velvety, and incredibly delicious, top it with a dollop of whipped cream for the perfect winter beverage.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk (720mL)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped bars (6.3 ounces, 180g)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk to combine the milk, sugar, and cocoa. Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture is smooth and warm. (Do not bring the mixture to a boil.)
- Add the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bars and whisk occasionally for about 2 minutes or until all the chocolate pieces have melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla. Divide evenly in mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows.
Notes
- Use whole milk: Whole milk will yield a velvety, perfectly thick homemade hot chocolate. While you can use low-fat or nonfat milk, I do think the consistency and overall richness suffer.
- For a creamier drink, replace up to 1 cup of whole milk with half and half or up to ½ cup of the milk with heavy cream.
- Don't let the hot chocolate boil, or the chocolate will split and will become grainy.
- Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
428kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
75mg
(3%)
Potassium
588mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
319IU
(6%)
Calcium
258mg
(26%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 428kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 588mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 319IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 258mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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