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Dark chocolate hot chocolate in clear mug with whipped cream, mini marshmallows and chocolate shavings on top.
Ashley Leonard

Dark Chocolate Hot Chocolate

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There's hot chocolate, then there's dark chocolate hot chocolate. Rich, velvety and full of chocolate flavor, this isn't the packet mix you grew up with. The best part? You only need a few simple ingredients to whip it up at home in minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tbsp. dark cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp. brown sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 oz. dark chocolate chopped
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Add milk to a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
    2 cups whole milk
  2. Add cocoa powder, sugar and salt. Whisk for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
    2 tbsp. dark cocoa powder, 3 tbsp. brown sugar, pinch of salt
  3. Stir in chopped chocolate and whisk until fully melted.
    2 oz. dark chocolate
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, mini marshmallows or chocolate shavings.
    1 tsp. vanilla extract

Notes

  • For extra indulgent hot chocolate, replace ½ cup of milk with heavy cream. 
  • Semi-sweet chocolate is typically around 60% cacao, while bittersweet is 70%. The higher the percentage, the more bitter and less sweet the flavor. 

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