Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
Make café-style comfort at home with this Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe using milk, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and vanilla.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Whisk or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Heat-safe mug
- Cutting board
- Knife (for chopping chocolate)
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream optional but highly recommended
- 3 oz dark chocolate chopped (60–70% cocoa)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Mini marshmallows
- Chocolate shavings
- Cocoa powder dusting
- Cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
Warm the milk and cream
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, add milk and cream. Warm gently. Do not boil.
Whisk in cocoa and sugar
- Add cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk until fully dissolved and smooth.
Add the chocolate
- Stir in chopped chocolate. Lower the heat and stir slowly until melted.
Finish with vanilla
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract.
Serve immediately
- Pour into mugs. Add toppings. Sip slowly.