Hot Chocolate Recipe

Time15m

Serves2

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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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 hot but not boiling.
2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and cocoa powder until well combined.
3
Combine Ingredients
Once the milk and cream are hot, add the dry ingredient mixture to the saucepan. Whisk continuously until the cocoa powder and sugar are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
4
Add Vanilla
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Mix well.

5
Pour and Top
Pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Top each mug with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
6
Garnish
Sprinkle chocolate shavings and add a few marshmallows on top of the whipped cream for added flavor and decoration.