Hot Chocolate

Rich, velvety hot chocolate made from real melted dark chocolate and cocoa powder simmered with whole milk. Deeply chocolatey and thicker than the powdered-mix version, this is a decadent classic winter warmer.

By YumYum Editorial · Drinks & Smoothies

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 8 min · Total: 13 min · Serves 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• to taste Pinch of salt
• to taste Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
• to taste Mini marshmallows or shaved chocolate, for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, whisk the cocoa powder with a few tablespoons of the milk to form a smooth paste, removing any lumps.
2. Add the remaining milk, sugar, and salt, whisking to combine.
3. Warm over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until steaming.
4. Add the chopped dark chocolate and continue whisking until fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or shaved chocolate as desired.