Description
This Homemade Hot Chocolate recipe combines rich cocoa powder and bittersweet chocolate chips to create a creamy, deeply flavorful beverage that’s perfect for chilly days. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in minutes, it’s a comforting classic everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Chocolate Base
- 4 cups milk (preferably whole or 2%)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat Milk and Cocoa Mixture: Place the milk, cocoa powder, and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium to medium-low heat while whisking frequently, warming the mixture without letting it boil to ensure the cocoa and sugar dissolve evenly.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Once the milk mixture is warm, add the bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips. Whisk constantly until the chocolate melts completely and blends evenly with the milk, creating a smooth and creamy texture.
- Finish with Vanilla: Whisk in the pure vanilla extract and add a pinch of salt if desired to enhance flavor. Stir well and serve the hot chocolate immediately for the best taste and warmth.
Notes
- Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate: The combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips gives this hot chocolate an extra rich and flavorful profile.
- Ready in Minutes: This recipe can be prepared quickly, perfect for a cozy treat on a cold day.
- Adjust Sweetness: You can modify the amount of sugar or type of chocolate chips to suit your taste preferences.
- Serving Size: Recipe makes approximately 4 servings; for smaller portions, reduce quantities accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 323
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 121 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg
