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Hot Chocolate Recipe | Homemade Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate is a classic, creamy chocolate drink which is rich and delicious. Thick and luscious hot chocolate is so warming and comforting anytime. Homemade hot chocolate is so easy and quick to make, every sip is just a bliss! Learn to make the best creamy hot chocolate with step by step pictures and video.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings1
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 cup full fat milk boiled
  • 1 tablespoon coco powder
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ cup heaped dark chocolate
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla essence

For cornflour slurry:

  • ½ teaspoon cornflour
  • 2 teaspoon water

Instructions

  • To begin with first add ½ teaspoon cornflour along with 2-3 teaspoon water.
  • Mix well to form a slurry without any lumps. Set aside.
  • Add 1 cup full cream milk to a sauce pan. I used boiled milk, you can use raw fresh milk too in that case boil and then proceed.
  • Next add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder to it.
  • Add 2 teaspoon sugar. Adjust sugar according to the sweetness of the chocolate.
  • Whisk well.
  • Now add prepared cornflour slurry.
  • Whisk well so that no lumps are formed.
  • Let it boil for few minutes until slightly thick.
  • Now add ¼ heaped cup dark chocolate, give a quick mix.
  • Add ½ teaspoon vanilla essence and mix it.
  • Boil for 2 minutes.
  • Thick creamy and delicious hot chocolate is ready.
  • Pour into serving mug and Serve!
  • Top it up with marshmallows / whipped cream with grated chocolate and Serve hot!
  • Enjoy homemade hot chocolate!

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Notes

  • Milk - Always use full cream milk, boil and use it to avoid cream forming on top. If it forms keep whisking to break it.
  • Cocoa powder - Use good quality unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • Dark chocolate - Dark chocolate gives the taste, flavor and color to this drink so it is very important that you choose premium dark chocolate. You can skip cornflour slurry and add more of chocolate if you prefer. In that case for 1 cup milk add ½ cup to ¾ cup dark chocolate but you cannot drink more as it will be very strong. Lot more of chocolate I feel an overdose so this is perfect to have often too. You either use compound chocolate(chop into bits) or add chocolate chips too.
  • Topping - You can either top it up with marshmallow or dust cocoa powder or add fresh whipped cream. In addition you can top hot chocolate with marshmallows or dust cocoa powder.
Flavors & Variations
  • This is the classic version of hot chocolate I have shared here. But the variations are endless :
  • Mocha - Add 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder to make the mocha hot chocolate. Top it with whipped cream and dust little coffee powder, coco powder.
  • Peppermint - Add ½ teaspoon peppermint essence to make Peppermint hot chocolate. Top it with whipped cream and some crushed peppermint candies.
  • Cinnamon - Cinnamon and chocolate are best combo so do try this variation too. Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder.
Nutrition Facts
Hot Chocolate Recipe | Homemade Hot Chocolate
Amount Per Serving (250 ml)
Calories 454 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 103mg4%
Potassium 755mg22%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 30g33%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 412IU8%
Calcium 339mg34%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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