Hot Chocolate Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Toppings (Optional)
Method
Preparing the Hot Chocolate
Heat the Milk and Cream
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
Mix in Cocoa and Sugar
Once the milk and cream are hot, whisk in the granulated sugar and cocoa powder until fully dissolved and smooth.
Add Vanilla
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Serving the Hot Chocolate
Pour and Garnish
Pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and marshmallows as desired.
Enjoy
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your delicious homemade hot chocolate!