Thick & Creamy Hot Chocolate Recipe I Perfect Thick Hot Chocolate Recipe | Best Bites

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cacao nibs provide a healthier option with less sugar.

whole milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: 2% milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while 2% milk is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut cream is dairy-free, while store-bought options can be more affordable.

Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.

Add cocoa powder, sugar, and water to the milk, stirring until combined.

Add chocolate and stir until melted and fully combined with the milk.

Mix cornstarch with a small amount of cold water to create a slurry.

Add the cornstarch slurry to the chocolate mixture and stir well.

Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.

Serve hot.

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