Best Ever Hot Chocolate
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Make my rich and decadent Best Ever Hot Chocolate recipe and warm the hearts of your family and friends during the holiday season.
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 5 mugs
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup (8 oz/240g) bittersweet chocolate (72% cocoa solids)
- 3 1/2 cups (28floz/840ml) milk
- 1 cup (8floz/240ml) pouring cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract , optional
Instructions
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In a heavy bottomed saucepan bring the cream, milk and chocolate to a simmer. As it starts to bubble whisk it and watch it thicken.
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pull it off the heat. If you would like to add in vanilla extract you can do that now.
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Taste. If you would like t a little sweeter add in some white sugar, or your choice of alternative.
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Serve hot with frozen whipped cream or marshmallows.
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Recipe Notes
Add more milk to your hot chocolate if you want it a little thinner