Hot Or Iced Chocolate Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Iced Version Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chocolate Base
In a small saucepan, combine the cocoa powder and sugar. Gradually add 2 tablespoons of milk and stir until you form a smooth paste. Once smooth, slowly add the remaining milk while stirring continuously. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it starts to steam, but do not bring it to a boil.
- 2
Add Vanilla
Once the mixture is heated, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Mix well to combine.
- 3
Serve Hot or Prepare for Iced Version
For a hot chocolate, pour the mixture into mugs and top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and marshmallows as desired. For an iced version, let the chocolate base cool to room temperature, then pour over a glass filled with ice cubes and top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and marshmallows.