Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
This homemade hot chocolate recipe is a simple and comforting drink made with everyday ingredients, delivering a perfectly creamy and rich chocolate flavor. It’s easy to prepare on the stovetop and can be customized with your favorite toppings like whipped cream, marshmallows, or chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Hot Chocolate Base
- 4 cups plain milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Marshmallows
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Heat the milk mixture: Combine the milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is steaming and nearly simmering, but do not let it boil.
- Melt the chocolate chips: Add the semisweet chocolate chips to the hot milk mixture and whisk continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Serve: Remove the saucepan from heat. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs, then garnish with your favorite toppings such as whipped cream, marshmallows, or chocolate shavings. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Use any type of milk you prefer—dairy or plant-based such as almond, oat, or soy milk.
- Adjust the sugar amount to your taste preference, starting with 1/4 cup and adding up to 1/3 cup if you like it sweeter.
- Avoid boiling the mixture to prevent scorching or curdling.
- For extra richness, use whole milk or add a splash of heavy cream.
- Mix toppings as desired to customize texture and flavor.
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