Hot Chocolate Recipe Demonstration - Joyofbaking.com

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a budget-friendly option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

In a medium-sized saucepan, add 2 cups of milk.

Choose to use either full fat milk, reduced fat milk, or a combination of milk and cream.

For a mocha flavor, consider replacing some milk with coffee.

Add 4 oz of chocolate, using a combination of 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate and 1 oz milk chocolate.

Heat the saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly to melt the chocolate and heat the milk.

Ensure the chocolate doesn't burn by keeping the heat medium and whisking.

Taste the mixture; it should be hot but not boiling, especially for kids.

If desired, add up to 2 teaspoons of sugar to sweeten the hot chocolate.

Continue whisking until foamy, or use an immersion blender for more foam.

Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs or teacups, being careful not to spill.

Top with a dollop of whipped cream, and optionally add marshmallows, grated chocolate, cocoa powder, or ground cinnamon.

If there's extra hot chocolate, cover and refrigerate it for reheating later.

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