Description
Rich and velvety dark chocolate hot chocolate whispers winter comfort with each luxurious sip. Silky smooth cocoa blends perfectly, offering warmth and indulgence you’ll savor deeply.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Chocolate:
- 2 cups (473 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (118 ml) heavy cream
- 3 ounces (85 grams) dark chocolate (60-70% cacao), chopped
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Marshmallows
- Shaved chocolate
- Dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- Gently warm milk and cream in a small saucepan over medium heat, ensuring the liquid doesn’t reach a boiling point.
- Incorporate chopped dark chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt into the warm liquid, whisking continuously until the chocolate completely dissolves and the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Take the saucepan off the heat source and introduce vanilla extract, stirring to integrate the aromatic essence throughout the liquid.
- Sample the hot chocolate and fine-tune the sweetness by adding additional sugar if desired, creating a personalized flavor profile.
- Transfer the velvety chocolate elixir into serving mugs, then crown with an array of indulgent toppings like marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or a sprinkle of cinnamon to elevate the sensory experience.
Notes
- Choose high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for a rich, intense flavor that truly elevates the hot chocolate.
- Experiment with alternative milk options like almond, oat, or coconut milk for a dairy-free version that still provides creamy texture and delicious taste.
- Control the sweetness by gradually adding sugar and tasting, as different dark chocolates vary in natural bitterness and sugar content.
- Enhance the drink’s complexity by adding a pinch of cinnamon, a dash of chili powder, or a splash of espresso for unexpected depth and warmth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 80 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg