Hot Chocolate Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation of Hot Chocolate
- 1
Heat the Milk and Cream
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream, then heat over medium heat until hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the milk and cream mixture is hot, whisk in the dry ingredient mixture until fully dissolved and smooth.
- 4
Add Vanilla
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.