Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
Nothing calms you down on a rainy day like a nice, creamy cup of homemade hot chocolate. This sweet and refreshing drink is perfect for summer days or any season you choose. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions you can make your own hot chocolate that is better than anything you can buy in a coffee shop.
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Add 2 cups of milk.
1/2 cup heavy cream.
1/4 cup powdered sugar.
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
1/8 teaspoon salt.
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In a medium saucepan, bring the milk and heavy cream to a boil over medium heat. Do not allow it to be drunk.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and cocoa powder.
Add the cocoa mixture to the pot and stir well.
Add the vanilla extract and salt and continue stirring until everything is well combined.
Once the hot chocolate is melted and fully melted, remove from the heat and roll into balls.
Serve with whipped cream or marshmallows, if desired.
Tips for making hot chocolate at home
Use high quality cocoa butter: High quality cocoa butter can make or break your hot chocolate. For best results, choose a quality unsweetened cocoa butter.
Don’t boil the milk: If the milk is too thick, it may curdle or burn, so when the mixture begins to boil, turn the heat down to medium and remove the pot from the pot.
Use it with soft cream: Adding heavy cream to the milk adds a rich, creamy texture to the hot chocolate. If you don’t have heavy creamers, you can substitute raw milk.
Add your favorite toppings: Hot chocolate canvas is great for a variety of toppings. For a little sweetness, try adding whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate shavings or even coconut milk.
This recipe doubles for a crowd: This recipe also works twice as hard, but can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a larger group. Make sure you wear something great!
The changes are
Mexican Hot Chocolate: Add chili powder and cinnamon to your hot chocolate, stir slightly.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate: Add a dash of ground peppermint and cinnamon for a festive treat.
Nutella Hot Chocolate: Using cocoa powder instead of Nutella flavored hot chocolate.
White Chocolate: Replace the cocoa powder with a creamy, decadent hot chocolate.
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Hot chocolate is the ultimate comfort food, and the homemade recipe is simple, delicious and perfect for any occasion. Whether you enjoy it alone or with loved ones, this is a dish that will warm your heart and soul. It can be customized with a variety of flavors and enjoy this classic drink any time of year.
