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
- 1
Heat the Milk and Cream
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture is warm but not boiling.
- 2
Mix in Cocoa and Sugar
Add the unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar to the warm milk and cream mixture. Whisk continuously until the cocoa and sugar are fully dissolved.
- 3
Add Flavorings
Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Continue to heat the mixture until it reaches your desired temperature, making sure not to let it boil.
- 4
Serve
Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and marshmallows as desired.