Hot Chocolate Recipe
Make Hot Chocolate Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Toppings
Method
Preparation of Hot Chocolate
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder.
- 2
Heat Mixture
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Whisk the mixture continuously until it is well-combined and begins to steam, but do not bring it to a boil.
- 3
Add Vanilla
Once the mixture is hot, remove it from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Serving
- 4
Pour and Top
Pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Top each mug with a generous amount of whipped cream, a sprinkle of chocolate shavings, and a handful of marshmallows.
- 5
Enjoy
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your delicious homemade hot chocolate!
