Homemade Hot Chocolate (3 Ways)
Calories: 9
Adjust Servings Here: 2 servings
Description
Indulge in a heavenly concoction that will warm your soul and leave you craving more. No, we're not talking about your average, run-of-the-mill hot chocolate. These chocolate drinks are rich, thick, creamy, and chocolaty, made with real chocolate! Try my French, cinnamon hot chocolate, or hot cocoa.
Ingredients
French hot chocolate
- 1 cup (250 ml) Whole milk dairy or non-dairy
- ½ cup (120 ml) Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar or honey
- 2 tbsp (10 g) Cocoa powder
- 4 pieces (30 g) Chocolate semisweet or dark
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
Mexican hot chocolate with sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) Whole milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp (10 g) Cocoa powder
- 4 pieces (30 grams) Chocolate
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Hot cocoa
- 1 cup (240 ml) Milk
- 2 - 3 tbsp Hot cocoa mix
Instructions
French hot chocolate
- In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Simmer on low until everything has melted and thickened. Strain into a cup and garnish with whipped cream, ground cinnamon, and stick. Pro tip - The cornstarch helps thicken the hot chocolate, so let it boil for at least 2 minutes.1 cup Whole milk, ½ cup Heavy cream , 2 tbsp Brown sugar, 2 tbsp Cocoa powder, 4 pieces Chocolate, 1 tsp Vanilla extract, 1 tsp Cornstarch
Hot Chocolate with sweetened condensed milk
- In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Simmer on low until everything has melted and thickened. Strain into a cup and garnish with whipped cream, ground cinnamon, and stick.1 cup Whole milk , ½ cup Heavy cream, 2 tbsp Sweetened condensed milk , 2 tbsp Cocoa powder, 4 pieces Chocolate, 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Hot cocoa mix
- In a medium saucepan, add the milk and cocoa mix. Stir to combine. Heat on medium heat and let the milk come to a boil. When the milk boils, allow it to simmer for just a minute on low heat. Remove from heat and pour into a mug. Top with grated chocolate or marshmallows.Pro tip - Bring the milk to a boil. This activates the cornstarch in the chocolate mix, making the hot chocolate thick and creamy.
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