Hot Chocolate Recipe

recipe for hot chocolate being poured into a gray and white mug with mini marshmallows.

5 from 5 votes

The best Homemade Hot Chocolate made in 10 minutes! I used to be ok with powdered hot chocolate mix, back when I lived a duller, sadder life. All that has changed! We are using two kinds of chocolate for max flavor (cocoa and Real Actual Dark Chocolate), whole milk, and a special secret ingredient that makes it creamy and sweet without being overwhelming.

Prep Time2

Cook Time8

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 283kcal

Author: The Food Charlatan

Ingredients

1 cup water
2 tablespoons cocoa powder high quality, please
2 & 1/2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk not evaporated milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips* about 2 ounces dark chocolate
1/8 or 1/4 teaspoon salt
whipped cream or mini marshmallows optional

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup water and 2 tablespoons high quality cocoa powder. Set over medium high heat on your stove and use a whisk to incorporate the powder into the liquid. Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking occasionally.
Once the water is at a rolling boil, turn the heat down to medium. Add all the remaining ingredients: 2 and 1/2 cups whole milk, 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/3 cup chocolate chips (be careful not to splash yourself! I always do this and it hurts!!), and start with 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt.
Whisk all the ingredients well. Let the mixture come to a low simmer over medium heat, it should take a few minutes. Whisk occasionally. Once the mixture has started a low boil, turn the heat to medium low and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Carefully taste a spoonful and decide if you want to add another 1/8 teaspoon salt. Depending on your preferences, you might want to add more dark chocolate (this will make your hot chocolate richer and thicker. Sometimes I'm in the mood for this, sometimes not! If you add more chocolate you will need to whisk more and heat it a little longer until it melts and is incorporated.)
Pour or ladle the hot chocolate into 4 mugs, top with whipped cream or mini marshmallows! Don't burn your tongue!

Slow Cooker Instructions

If you have time, take a few minutes to bloom your cocoa in water, just as you would have done on the stovetop. Turn your crock up to high, add the water and cocoa, and wait about 30 minutes until it is bubbly. Then add the remaining ingredients.
Or, just add all the ingredients to the crock pot right away. Turn the heat to LOW and cover with the lid. Heat for about 2 hours. Come back every 30 minutes to stir with a whisk, making sure to break up those chocolate chips.
Storing hot chocolate: My favorite way to store is in glass mason jars with a lid. The hot chocolate will keep in the fridge for about 2-3 days.
To reheat, simply shake the jar, add the contents to a sauce pan, and heat over medium heat til warmed through. You can warm in the microwave, but I recommend warming at 50% power and stirring every 30 seconds or so until warm, that way it doesn’t separate or scald.

Notes

Chocolate: you can make this recipe with semi sweet chocolate! You might consider leaving out the 2 tablespoons of sugar if you use semi sweet.

If you are serving a large crowd, make this in a 6 quart crock pot and times the recipe by six.

Nutrition

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