Jul 09 2026

Hot Cocoa Recipe

Time15m
Serves2

Make Hot Cocoa 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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Method

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  1. 1

    Warm the milk

    Gently heat the 480 ml whole milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.

  2. 2

    Add cream

    Stir in 120 ml heavy cream; continue heating and whisk to combine with the milk.

  3. 3

    Melt chocolate

    Add 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips to the warm milk and cream; whisk until melted and smooth.

  4. 4

    Sweeten

    Whisk in 2 tablespoons granulated sugar until fully dissolved.

  5. 5

    Flavor

    Stir in 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract.

  6. 6

    Season

    Add 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 0.125 teaspoon salt; whisk to distribute evenly.

  7. 7

    Add booze

    Stir in 30 ml Kahlúa; heat gently just until warm. Do not boil.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Ladle into two mugs and top each with 1 tablespoon whipped cream.

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