Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate
This creamy homemade hot chocolate recipe has cocoa, chocolate, and a secret ingredient that boosts the silky, creamy mouthfeel without the weightiness of cream.
Servings: 2 greedy mugs, or 4 dainty mugs
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 cups milk 2% or whole
- ¼ cup finely chopped dark chocolate
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- whipped cream or marshmallows for topping
Instructions
- In a large saucepan off of heat, whisk together the sugar, cocoa and cornstarch. Gradually pour in 1/2 cup of the milk, whisking constantly until there are no more lumps, then slowly whisk in remaining milk.
- Place saucepan on stove over medium heat and bring to a boil, watching closely as it can rise up and bubble over. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes more, pulling the saucepan off of heat if the milk is rising to the top.
- Remove from heat and whisk in chocolate until melted. Stir in salt and vanilla extract. Serve topped with a dollop of whipped cream or marshmallows.