Hot Chocolate Recipe

Time20m

Serves2

fresh chantilly cream, 12 oz.

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Ingredients

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1
Heat the Milk
In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it's warm but not boiling.
2
Mix Cocoa and Sugar
In a separate bowl, mix the cocoa powder and granulated sugar together.
3
Combine Ingredients
Add the cocoa and sugar mixture to the warm milk, whisking continuously until fully dissolved.
4
Add Vanilla and Salt
Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Continue to heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling.

5
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
6
Beat Until Stiff Peaks
Using an electric mixer, beat the cream mixture on high speed until stiff peaks form.

7
Serve the Hot Chocolate
Pour the hot chocolate into a mug and top with a generous dollop of the chantilly cream.
8
Garnish (Optional)
For an added touch, sprinkle a little cocoa powder or chocolate shavings on top of the chantilly cream.