Hot Chocolate Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

With whipped cream.

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Ingredients

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1
Heat Milk
In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it's warm but not boiling.
2
Combine Cocoa and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar until well combined.
3
Mix Ingredients
Once the milk is warm, add the cocoa-sugar mixture, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk continuously until fully dissolved and smooth.
4
Heat Further
Continue to heat the mixture until it reaches your desired temperature, being careful not to let it boil.

5
Chill Mixing Bowl
Place your mixing bowl and beaters in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to chill.
6
Combine Ingredients
In the chilled mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
7
Whip Cream
Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip.

8
Pour Hot Chocolate
Pour the hot chocolate into mugs, filling them about three-quarters full.
9
Top with Whipped Cream
Spoon a generous dollop of whipped cream on top of each mug of hot chocolate.
10
Garnish (optional)
Feel free to garnish with chocolate shavings, marshmallows, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired.