Emily’s Best Ever Hot Chocolate
Make my rich and decadent Best Ever Hot Chocolate recipe and warm the hearts of your family and friends during the holiday season.
By Emily | Published on February 5, 2025 | Updated on February 5, 2025
Stats
Prep time10 mins
Cook time5 mins
Total time15 mins
Servings5
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Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup (8 oz/240g) bittersweet chocolate (72% cocoa solids)
- 3 1/2 cups (28floz/840ml) milk
- 1 cup (8floz/240ml) pouring cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract , optional
Instructions
- In a heavy bottomed saucepan bring the cream, milk and chocolate to a simmer. As it starts to bubble whisk it and watch it thicken.
- pull it off the heat. If you would like to add in vanilla extract you can do that now.
- Taste. If you would like t a little sweeter add in some white sugar, or your choice of alternative.
- Serve hot with frozen whipped cream or marshmallows.
Recipe Notes
Add more milk to your hot chocolate if you want it a little thinner
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