Description
This rich and creamy homemade hot chocolate is made with real chocolate and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon table salt
- Whipped cream, (as needed (homemade whipped cream recommended))
- 2 tablespoons milk chocolate shavings, (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat bring the milk to a simmer. Add the semi-sweet chocolate, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and table salt, whisking, until the chocolate has completely melted.
- Remove the pot from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature. To quickly cool the mixture create an ice bath by adding the hot chocolate to a small mixing bowl. Fill a larger mixing bowl part-way with ice water and set the smaller bowl inside the ice water until cooled to room temperature.
- Add the cooled chocolate mixture and 3 cups of ice to a blender and blend until completely combined, adding a bit more milk if the mixture is too thick.
- Pour the mixture into a large glass or mug and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Serve with straws and spoons.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat milk or a mix of milk and cream.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg