Hot Chocolate Recipe
Rich and creamy beverage to warm your day.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Toppings (optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- 2
Heat Mixture
Whisk the mixture continuously until the sugar and cocoa powder are fully dissolved and the mixture is hot, but do not let it boil.
- 3
Serve
Once the hot chocolate is heated through, remove it from the heat and pour it into mugs.
Topping (optional)
- 4
Add Toppings
Top each mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and marshmallows as desired.