Homemade Hot Chocolate
This Homemade Hot Chocolate has three types of chocolate, plus milk and heavy cream for a smooth, velvety cup of chocolate goodness. This is a perfect from-scratch hot cocoa and the only recipe you'll need!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 oz. 60% dark chocolate
- 3 oz. 70% dark chocolate
- 2 oz. milk chocolate
- 3 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring milk and cream to a low simmer, over a medium to high heat. Do not scald the milk.
- Chop chocolate into small pieces.
- Once milk is warm, add the sugar and salt and whisk to combine.
- Add the chocolate and whisk until smooth.
- Remove from heat and add the vanilla.
- Mix until combined and then serve.
Optional Garnishes:
- You can add whipped cream, marshmallows or whatever else you like as a garnish or serve it plain.