How to Make Hot Chocolate
How to make hot chocolate from scratch. With cocoa powder, chopped chocolate, and milk, this simple recipe is fast and way better than a mix!
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Ingredients
6 servings
- 4 cups 2% milk (whole milk, or non-dairy milk of choice (I do not recommend skim, as it will be watery))
- 8 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate (chopped (50 to 60 percent))
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (plus additional to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder or instant coffee (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Steps
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In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and espresso powder.
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Heat over medium, whisking frequently, until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Do not let the mixture boil and whisk often.
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Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Taste and add additional sugar 1 teaspoon at a time until your desired flavor is reached (if you are using chocolate closer to 60%, you may want one or 2 teaspoons more). Enjoy immediately, or transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
Calories31616% DV
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
Rp 1.251
Per Serving
Rp 209/serving
🏠 Save ~Rp 2.502 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (25% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2% milk | 4 cups | - | - |
| semi-sweet or dark chocolate | 8 ounces | - | - |
| unsweetened cocoa powder | 1 tablespoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 1.200 |
| granulated sugar | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| kosher salt | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| ground cinnamon | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| espresso powder or instant coffee | 0.25 teaspoon | Rp 3.500/bungkus | Rp 51 |
| pure vanilla extract | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
Source: Well Plated
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