Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsMagnolia Cafe WichitaRich Hot Chocolate Recipe

Rich Hot Chocolate Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Make Rich Hot Chocolate Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Toppings (Optional)

Method

Preparing the Base

  1. 1

    Heat the Milk and Cream

    In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture is hot but not boiling.

  2. 2

    Add Sugar and Cocoa

    Once the milk and cream are hot, add the granulated sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder. Whisk the mixture until the sugar and cocoa are fully dissolved.

Incorporating Chocolate

  1. 3

    Melt the Chocolate

    Remove the saucepan from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to the mixture. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

  2. 4

    Add Vanilla

    Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of the hot chocolate.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve Hot

    Pour the rich hot chocolate into mugs. Top with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and chocolate shavings as desired.

  2. 6

    Enjoy!

    Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the creamy, rich flavors.

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