This carefully tested Hot Chocolate Recipe makes completely smooth, perfectly melted, silky hot chocolate every single time. Recipe makes enough for two, and can easily be halved or doubled.
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Ingredients
4 oz quality dark chocolate, finely chopped (see note for recommendations)
½ cup heavy cream (118ml)
2 Tablespoons light brown sugar (may substitute granulated sugar)
1 ½ cups whole milk (236ml)
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt (table salt will also work)
Mini marshmallows for serving, optional
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Whisk
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Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium-low, combine chocolate, heavy cream, and sugar and whisk to combine.
Whisk constantly until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
Once the chocolate is completely melted, slowly drizzle milk mixture into the saucepan while whisking constantly. I do this slowly, adding about 2 Tablespoons at a time and making sure the milk is completely incorporated and the mixture has time to regain temperature before adding more.
Once all milk has been added, whisk a bit longer until mixture is thoroughly heated (I look for steam coming off the pot or will hover my hand over the pot to make sure I can feel the heat radiating from it -- the milk can cool the mixture quickly and you need to give it a bit of time to warm or your hot chocolate won’t be!).
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Pour into heatproof mugs and serve warm, preferably topped with marshmallows!
Notes
Scaling
You may easily divide this recipe in half for 1 serving or double it for 4 servings! When making 4 servings, I recommend using half light brown and half granulated sugar and I use ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt.
Chocolate
I recommend using a quality dark chocolate that you enjoy the taste of. I like to use couverture chocolate or chopped 60% cacao premium chocolate bars (Lindt or Ghirardelli are good options). Chocolate chips will work in a pinch, but are not the best choice here and please note that semisweet chocolate will yield a sweeter hot chocolate and you may wish to slightly reduce the sugar.
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