Description
A rich, creamy, and velvety homemade hot chocolate made on the stovetop—perfect for cozy winter days and indulgent sipping.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (950 ml) whole milk
- 1/4 cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Whipped cream or marshmallows, for topping
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, water, and a pinch of salt over medium heat. Stir until the mixture is smooth and begins to simmer.
- Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to combine. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it is steaming, but do not let it boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Do not let the hot chocolate boil to avoid curdling or scalding the milk.
- For a richer flavor, substitute whole milk with half-and-half or add a splash of heavy cream.
- Customize the toppings with chocolate shavings or a sprinkle of cinnamon for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 73mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
