Homemade Hot Chocolate
Rich, silky hot chocolate made with real cocoa powder and melted chocolate. Ready in 5 minutes with just a whisk and a saucepan.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 245
- Protein
- 7g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pour milk into a small saucepan. Heat over medium until steam rises and small bubbles form around the edges, ~3 minutes.
Step 2
Whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until no lumps remain and mixture is smooth.
Step 3
Add chopped chocolate and whisk constantly until melted and fully incorporated, ~1 minute.
Step 4
Pour into mugs and serve immediately. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- whisk
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
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