Hot Chocolate Recipe
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Ingredients
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Hot Chocolate Base
Toppings
Method
Hot Chocolate Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream over medium heat. Stir gently to mix.
- 2
Add Cocoa and Sugar
Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
- 3
Flavor It
Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor. Continue to heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- 4
Topping the Hot Chocolate
- 5
Add Whipped Cream
Top each mug of hot chocolate with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- 6
Sprinkle Chocolate Shavings
Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the whipped cream for an extra touch of chocolate flavor.
- 7
Add Marshmallows
Finish by adding a handful of marshmallows on top of the whipped cream.
