Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSqWires Restaurant & MarketHot Chocolate Recipe

Hot Chocolate Recipe

Time15m
Serves2

Fresh whipped-cream

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Ingredients

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Hot Chocolate Ingredients

Method

Directions for Hot Chocolate

  1. 1

    Heat the Milk

    In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    Once the milk is steaming, whisk in the dry mixture until fully dissolved.

  4. 4

    Add Vanilla

    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with generous dollops of whipped cream.

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