Thick and Rich Hot Chocolate for One
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Thick and Rich Hot Chocolate for One
Description
This recipe for Thick and Rich Hot Chocolate for One starts by whisking granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, espresso powder, salt, and water over heat until smooth. Milk and heavy cream are then added and warmed until steaming. Finely chopped semisweet chocolate is stirred in at a lower heat to melt evenly, producing a thick, smooth chocolate drink with deep flavor enhanced by the espresso’s subtle bitterness.
Serving this hot chocolate topped with whipped cream adds a creamy contrast to the intense chocolate base. The combination of cocoa powder and chocolate gives a powerful chocolate taste with a luxurious mouthfeel. The small batch approach is convenient for a solo indulgence without leftovers.
A drizzle of melted chocolate can be added on top as decoration or extra flavor following an optional method detailed in the notes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 12g
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 7g
- 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder
- Pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2/3 cup milk any percentage
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped, high-quality chips are fine*
- Whipped Cream optional for topping
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, salt, and water. Whisk over medium-high heat until smooth. Whisk in milk and cream and heat until steaming.
- Turn heat down to medium and stir in chocolate until melted and smooth.
- Transfer to a cup and serve topped with whipped cream if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- Use about 2 ounces (1/3 cup) of chocolate chips for the semisweet chocolate in this recipe.
- For a decorative chocolate drizzle, melt 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped chocolate with 1 1/2 teaspoons cream or milk, microwave briefly, stir smooth, and drizzle atop the hot chocolate.
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Overall Rating
5
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