The Very Best Hot Chocolate

An amazingly delicious and satisfying homemade hot chocolate, and at a fraction of the cost of specialty coffee shops. Easy does it!


Cooking Instructions

In saucepan, heat 2-1/2 cups (625 mL) of milk and 3/4 cup (175 mL) of whipping ceam over medium heat, stirring often, until steaming.
Meanwhile, in bowl, whisk together sugar, cocoa and salt. Whisk in remaining 1/2 cup (125 mL) cold milk and vanilla to make a smooth paste. Reduce heat to medium-low and gradually whisk cocoa mixture into hot milk mixture until blended. Heat for about 2 min or until steaming hot. 


In small chilled bowl, using electric mixer or whisk; whip remaining whipping cream until thick. Ladle hot chocolate into 4 warmed mugs. Dollop the whipped cream evenly into each mug; stir to swirl lightly. Serve immediately.

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 5 Minutes
Cooking Time: 8 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups milk, divided 

  • 1 cup 35% whipping cream, divided 

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar 

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 

  • Pinch salt 

  • 1 tsp vanilla