Jul 13 2026
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Hot Chocolate Recipe

Inspired by Village Inn
Time15m
Serves4

Make Hot Chocolate Recipe in just 15m. 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

Hot Chocolate Preparation

  1. 1

    Heat the Milk and Cream

    In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream. Place over medium heat and warm until steaming, but do not boil.

  2. 2

    Mix the Cocoa and Sugar

    In a separate bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of sugar. This will help to prevent lumps in your hot chocolate.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Once the milk and cream are steaming, whisk in the cocoa and sugar mixture until fully dissolved.

  4. 4

    Add Flavoring

    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for added flavor.

Serving the Hot Chocolate

  1. 5

    Serve Hot

    Pour the hot chocolate into mugs, filling each about three-quarters full.

  2. 6

    Add Toppings

    Top each mug with a generous dollop of whipped cream, followed by chocolate shavings and a sprinkle of marshmallows.

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