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Hot chocolate topped with whipped cream
Creamy and rich chocolate drink for cold days

Rich & Creamy Hot Chocolate

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
Forget watery cocoa powder! Real hot chocolate is an emulsion: a velvety blend of cocoa-butter-rich chocolate and whole milk (or cream). This drink is full-bodied, thick, and deeply flavored, thanks to quality dark chocolate.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 225 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Heavy bottom saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mugs

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Heat milk on medium until steaming. Do not boil completely.

Tip: Milk proteins can curdle and form skin if overboiled.
2 ✓

Whisk in sugar, salt, and cocoa powder until smooth.

Tip: Salt is essential to highlight chocolate flavor.
3 ✓

Remove from heat, add chopped chocolate and vanilla. Stir until melted and thickened.

Tip: Residual heat melts chocolate without burning it.
4 ✓

Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream.

Tip: Fat in cream softens the richness of the chocolate.

Recipe FAQ

Why didn't the chocolate melt properly?
You likely added it to cold milk too fast. Chop chocolate finely and add to hot (not boiling) milk.
Can I use white chocolate?
Yes, but it's much sweeter, so skip sugar and use less cream.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 3.5 oz Dark Chocolate (min. 50-60%)
  • 1 tbsp Sugar (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/2 cup Whipped Cream (for topping)