Homemade Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 4 cplain milk
dairy or plant-based
- ⅓ cunsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cgranulated sugar
- 2 tspvanilla extract
- ¼ tspfine sea salt
- ½ csemisweet chocolate chips
- optional toppings: whipped cream
marshmallows or chocolate shavings
Directions
- 1
Combine the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla and sea salt in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the mixture almost reaches a simmer. (We want it to be steaming, but avoid coming to a boil.)
- 2
Add in the chocolate chips and whisk until they are melted and evenly combined.
- 3
Remove from heat. Serve warm, garnished with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Homemade Hot Chocolate
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About this Recipe
Escape the everyday chill with a mug of the absolute best homemade hot chocolate you'll ever make. This incredibly easy recipe delivers rich, velvety perfection, turning everyday ingredients into an indulgent treat right in your own kitchen.
Forget watery, bland packet mixes. This recipe stands out by combining the deep richness of unsweetened cocoa powder with the melt-in-your-mouth luxury of real semisweet chocolate chips, ensuring every sip is perfectly balanced and deeply satisfying. A touch of vanilla extract and fine sea salt elevates the chocolate flavor, making this version wonderfully complex yet effortlessly creamy.
You can expect a hot chocolate that's wonderfully rich but never overly sweet, with a comforting warmth that envelops you. The combination of plain milk, cocoa powder, and melted chocolate chips creates a luxurious, velvety texture that feels indulgent yet is surprisingly simple to achieve. This is the kind of hot chocolate that makes you want to curl up and savor the moment, a truly chocolatey experience without any fuss.
Customization & Serving
Tailor this delightful drink to your preference by using your favorite dairy or plant-based milk to achieve your desired richness. For an extra touch of decadence, top your mug with fluffy whipped cream, soft marshmallows, or elegant chocolate shavings.
Perfect for a cozy evening, a festive gathering, or simply a sweet everyday treat, this homemade hot chocolate is a heartwarming beverage for any occasion.