LUXURIOUS HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE

Welcome to the delightful world of indulgence and warmth! If you’re craving a cozy escape from the ordinary, look no further than this homemade hot chocolate recipe. Elevate your winter evenings with a cup of liquid comfort that goes beyond the powdered mixes. This velvety elixir is a symphony of rich cocoa, dark chocolate, creamy milk, and just the right touch of sweetness. Every sip is a hug from the inside out, inviting you to savor the simple pleasures of a homemade treat. Embrace the magic of a steaming mug, as I share the secret to creating a hot chocolate that transcends the ordinary and transforms your kitchen into a haven of sweet, chocolatey bliss.

Why You’ll Love This Hot Chocolate Recipe

• It’s liquid comfort in a mug.
• So easy and quick to make.
• It’s better quality than store-bought packages which can contain filler ingredients and added sugar and fats.

What Ingredients Do I Need

You only need a few ingredients to make this homemade hot chocolate most of which you probably have in your pantry.

• Milk – For the richest taste use whole milk but you could also use whatever you have in your fridge.
• Cocoa powder – For the best results use the best quality you can afford.
• Sugar – I use regular granulated white sugar but you could use whatever you have on hand.
• Dark chocolate – You want at least 70%.

Toppings (optional)

This hot chocolate will be delicious on its own but for extra indulgence, I like to add a topping (or two!). Some of my favorites are;

• Chantilly cream – A sweetened whipped cream. Find my recipe here.
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate shavings
• Marshmallows – Feel free to use either baby marshmallows or regular-sized sized. Both will work.

How To Make This Hot Chocolate

• Combine ingredients – Mix sugar with cocoa powder and blend well.
• Make sauce – Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) milk to the cocoa powder and sugar mixture. Stir well until it’s smooth.

• Chop chocolate – Using a sharp knife cut the chocolate into smaller pieces so it melts quickly.
• Heat milk – Stirring frequently, heat the milk over medium-low heat until it’s hot but not boiling.

• Add sauce – Add the chocolate sauce to the heated milk and stir until it’s well combined.
• Add Chocolate – Add the chopped chocolate to the mixture and stir until it’s completely melted and well combined.

Serve – Pour into mugs and top with your favorite topping.

Recipe Tips and Tricks For Success

• Make sure not to allow the milk to come to a boil.
• Chop chocolate into small pieces so it melts more easily.
• Stir the hot chocolate mixture well until it’s completely combined.

Recipe Variations

You can customize this hot chocolate in multiple ways. I find this recipe sweet enough for me but feel free to adjust the amount of sugar to suit your taste. Sometimes I add pure vanilla extract or cinnamon for an extra flavor boost. Peppermint extract would also be fun for the holidays. To make a Mexican hot chocolate try adding a little cayenne pepper for a bit of spice. You could also make this hot chocolate with flavored milk. Why not try strawberry-flavored milk for a fun change?

Recipe Substitutions

Most good quality cocoa powders are vegan and gluten-free but if you want to make a vegan or dairy-free hot chocolate you can use your favorite non-dairy milk. You will also want to use vegan chocolate.

Storage Tips

This is best drunk right away but if you have leftovers they will keep in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure to store it before you add any toppings.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS;

Is hot chocolate drink healthy? In moderation, yes. Good quality cocoa and chocolate contains antioxidants which can help with LDL oxidation. Cocoa also contains flavenoids which can help lower your blood pressure and reduce inflamation.   

Is there a lot of caffeine in hot chocolate? Most packaged hot chocolate mixes don't contain a lot of caffeine, however hot chocolate made from cocoa powder is higher in caffeine. That's because cocoa powder is made from cocoa beans which contain caffeine. 

Is hot chocolate with water or milk better? Some people prefer to make their hot chocolate with water instead of milk. The tasted will be less rich but still good.  

Luxurious Homemade Hot Chocolate

A rich & velvety homemade hot chocolate that goes beyond the powdered mixes. 

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 946 ml (4 cups) milk (preferably whole) plus 30 ml (2 tbsp)
• 22.5 g (3 tbsp) cocoa powder
• 22.5 g (3 tbsp) sugar
• 115 g (4 oz) dark chocolate (70%)
• Chantilly or whipped cream (optional)
• marshmallows (optional)
• shaved dark chocolate (optional)

Instructions

 

• Add the sugar to the cocoa powder & stir well.
  
• Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) cold milk to the sugar & cocoa powder mixture and combine until smooth.
  
• Heat milk on medium-low until hot but don't allow it to come to a boil.
  
• While the milk is heating chop the chocolate into small pieces.
  
• Add the cocoa mixture to the hot milk and stir well to combine.
  
• Add the chopped chocolate to the heated cocoa milk and stir continuously until all the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
  
• Serve with your favorite topping.

Notes

See the “How To Make This” & “Tips For Success” sections above the recipe for more detailed information on the process. 

Keyword Chocolate, cocoa, Easy, milk, quick, sugar, winter

For the perfect hot chocolate topping try my Easy Chantilly Cream. It’s a slightly sweetened whipped cream with a touch of vanilla. It also makes a delicious topping for your favorite desserts like pies, cakes, and fresh fruit. Find the recipe here.

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