House Hot Chocolate Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Toppings (Optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Combine Milk and Cream
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream over medium heat. Stir gently until the mixture is warm but not boiling.
- 2
Add Cocoa and Sugar
Once the milk and cream mixture is warm, whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar until fully dissolved and smooth.
- 3
Flavor the Hot Chocolate
Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor. Continue to heat the mixture until it is hot but not boiling, about 5-7 minutes.

