Hot Chocolate with Dark Chocolate

If you are looking for that thick, decadent Hot Chocolate recipe for the winter season, you need to try out this one for sure. Its a simple recipe with just 4 basic ingredients- dark chocolate, cocoa powder, milk & icing sugar. You can serve it with whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate shavings or cocoa powder- the possibilities are endless!

Recipe at a Glance

Dark chocolate– Good quality 58-62%, chopped

Cocoa powder– Any good quality brand

Milk- Full fat, you can replace it with low fat, skimmed, non-dairy milk, etc.

Icing Sugar – optional, you can skip to make it refined sugar-free

Step by Step Process

You need to follow this simple process to make this drink. Place all ingredients in a saucepan & cook on a medium flame while whisking continuously until chocolate is completely dissolved

Pour in the serving mug and garnish with some lightly whipped cream, chocolate shavings or any other topping of your choice.

FAQs

Serving Suggestions

Hot Chocolate is a versatile drink which you can serve with a variety of options such as whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate shavings or cocoa powder- the possibilities are endless!

Substitutions & Variations

You can substitute full fat milk with low-fat, skimmed or non-dairy milk. Also, you can replace dark chocolate with milk chocolate for a less intense & sweeter taste.

You can bring variety to this drink by serving with different options as mentioned above.

Storage and Make Ahead

You can make hot chocolate ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, reheat the it gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring occasionally to ensure even heat distribution.

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