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Hot Chocolate with Real Chocolate

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This hot chocolate is rich, thick, creamy, and chocolaty. Made with my popular homemade hot chocolate mix that uses real chocolate along with the cocoa powder. It takes just five minutes to prepare and will soon become your favorite chocolate drink.

Pouring a cup of hot chocolate.
How to make the BEST homemade Hot Chocolate Drink with Real Chocolate Inside.
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Winter is here and we are already in comfort food moods from chocolate drinks, to pumpkin lattes. Have you tried my iced pumpkin lattes.

It's been raining constantly for three days so the kids are really upset about not being able to play out. 

The best thing about being indoors, of course, is soups and drinking chocolate. Nothing beats a warm bowl of soup and some fresh bread for dinner. Top it with a cup of luxurious homemade chocolate drink under a warm blanket and your favorite movie on Telly. Heaven!

A cup of hot chocolate topped with marshmallows.
How to make the BEST homemade Hot Cocoa Recipe - aka Drinking Chocolate Recipe

About this recipe

This recipe uses my homemade hot chocolate mix. While you can use any store-bought variety I highly recommend you try my chocolate mix recipe. It's the best thing you will do for yourself in winter or summer. It makes some really delicious thick, creamy, and luscious hot and cold drinks.

I also make my Kahlua Chocolate Milkshake, Homemade Mocha Frappuccino as well Frozen Hot Chocolate Drink, Christmas chocolate eggnog with it.

A jar of cocoa powder.
How to make the best Hot Cocoa Mix with Real Chocolate Inside

Ingredients and substitutes

  • Hot chocolate mix - As I said above this recipe uses my hot chocolate mix. You can use a store-bought cocoa mix but that usually has only cocoa powder, milk powder, and some sugar.
    My cocoa mix has real chocolate in there!!
  • Milk - I use dairy 3% milk. Almond, coconut, or soy would be delicious too.
  • Spices - I love adding a pinch of cinnamon to my hot chocolate mix. In fall I like some pumpkin spice or gingerbread spice mix.

Step by step instructions

  • Add milk in a heavy bottom saucepan over medium heat and bring to boil. You can also use a microwave-safe mug and heat the milk for a minute.
  • Then, add the chocolate mix and stir to combine.
    Pro tip - Use a whisk to stir powdered ingredients to prevent lumps
  • Return the saucepan back to the heat on medium-low or microwave at 30-second intervals.
  • Bring the milk to a boil. This activates the cornstarch in the chocolate mix and makes the chocolate drink thick and creamy.
  • Remove from heat and pour into a mug.
  • Top with grated chocolate or marshmallows.
Pouring a cup of hot chocolate.
How to make the BEST homemade Hot Cocoa Drink with Real Chocolate Inside.

Frequently asked questions

How long will this drink keep?

Once prepared can be kept in the fridge for 5 to 6 days. The drink will get thicker as it cools. You can drink it as old chocolate or reheat it again in the microwave or saucepan to make hot chocolate.

Why does my drink have a burnt taste?

Milk needs to be heated on medium or low heat otherwise the milk protein in the milk can stick to the bottom of the pan and get burnt with high heat. Burnt milk does not taste good.

Can I add alcohol to my drinking chocolate?

Yes, using liquors in hot chocolate is very common and tastes delicious. Try a splash of brandy, some cognac, or even Irish whiskey. See my Kahlua Chocolate Milkshake

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Homemade Hot Chocolate

Author: Veena Azmanov
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Prep Time: 2 mins
Cook Time: 3 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Calories: 182kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 2 servings

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This hot chocolate is rich, thick, creamy, and chocolaty. Made with my popular homemade hot chocolate mix that uses real chocolate along with the cocoa powder. It takes just five minutes to prepare and will soon become your favorite chocolate drink.

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Instructions

  • Add milk in a heavy bottom saucepan over medium heat and bring to boil. You can also use a microwave-safe mug and heat the milk for a minute.
  • Then, add the chocolate mix and stir to combine.
    Tip - Use a whisk to stir powdered ingredients to prevent lumps
  • Return the saucepan back to the heat on medium-low or microwave at 30-second intervals.
  • Bring the milk to a boil. This activates the cornstarch in the chocolate mix and makes the hot chocolate thick and creamy.
  • Remove from heat and pour into a mug. Top with grated chocolate or marshmallows.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1- cupCalories: 182- kcalCarbohydrates: 23- gProtein: 8.5- gFat: 7.2- gSaturated Fat: 4.5- gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.3- gMonounsaturated Fat: 0- gTrans Fat: 0- gCholesterol: 20- mgSodium: 242- mgPotassium: 0- mgFiber: 0.6- gSugar: 21- gVitamin A: 0- IUVitamin C: 0- mgCalcium: 0- mgIron: 0- mg

The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. Thank you

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Veena is the author of three blogs - Veena Azmanov, Cake Decorating Tutorials, and East Indian Recipes.
She writes about cooking, baking, desserts, and cake decorating. Being a professional cake decorator and food blogger for over ten years she has been featured in many online magazines and publications around the world. On her blogs, you will find delicious, easy and practical recipes often with instructional videos and tutorials for the home cook.

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  1. Alyssa Turner

    "Delicious and best recipe ever. Thank you

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank you

      Reply

  2. Valentina

    5 stars
    oh my gosh, I LOVE the pajama party tradition. that must have been so much fun to do. i might just ask my kids if they want to do it -- with hot chocolate, of course. this recipe sounds amazing!

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank you Valentina - We do love our Pajama Party and it's a nice way to snuggle up with the family over the weekends. I'm sure your kids will enjoy it

      Reply

  3. Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish

    5 stars
    My kids would love this hot chocolate. Saving to try! Looks so smooth and velvety

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank you Suzy. Yes, it is really smooth rich and velvety

      Reply

  4. Molly Kumar

    5 stars
    That looks absolutely delicious and so rich n creamy! I loooove hot chocolate and it's always so good to have a homemade version at arms length 🙂

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    • Veena Azmanov

      5 stars
      Thank you Molly. yes it is smooth rich and creamy! We love hot chocolate too!

      Reply