House Hot Chocolate Recipe
Make House 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
Method
Preparation
- 1
Combine Milk and Cream
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream over medium heat. Stir gently to combine.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Once the milk and cream mixture is warm (but not boiling), whisk in the cocoa powder mixture until smooth and fully dissolved.
- 4
Add Vanilla
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
Serving
- 5
Pour Hot Chocolate
Pour the prepared hot chocolate into mugs, filling them about three-quarters full.
- 6
Add Toppings
Top each mug with a generous dollop of whipped cream, and sprinkle chocolate shavings and marshmallows on top as desired.
- 7
Serve and Enjoy
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your cozy house hot chocolate!