How to Make Hot Chocolate | Amazing Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

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.

Start with 1.5 cups of whole milk and 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream.

Heat the milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar (15 grams) and stir it in.

Heat the mixture until it reaches about 180 degrees, checking for tiny bubbles on the top and sides.

Remove from heat once it's hot, about 180 degrees.

Add 1.5 chocolate bars (2 ounces of special dark chocolate and 4 ounces of milk chocolate) to the hot milk and cream mixture.

Let the chocolate sit for 2-3 minutes without stirring to allow it to melt.

After 3 minutes, stir the mixture until the chocolate is fully incorporated.

If there are chocolate specs, return the mixture to the stovetop to heat again.

Serve the hot chocolate and add mini marshmallows or whipped cream on top.

For a thinner consistency, fill the cup 3/4 full with hot chocolate and add more whole milk.

Optionally, add a tiny bit of vanilla extract at the beginning for extra flavor.

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