Rich and Creamy Homemade Stovetop Hot Chocolate
Make a superior hot chocolate from scratch using real ingredients for a rich, creamy texture that beats any packet mix.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling. Do not let it boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for one minute, then whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Taste and add more sugar if you prefer it sweeter.
- Serve immediately in mugs. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker hot chocolate, whisk in 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of cold milk before heating.
- You can substitute half-and-half for the combination of whole milk and heavy cream for a slightly lighter version.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a Mexican hot chocolate flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 60