Name: Homemade Hot Chocolate recipe
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups-Milk; 1/4 cup -Sugar; 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder; 2 Tablespoon Chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon -Vanilla essence

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This Homemade hot chocolate recipe is rich, quick, lusciously creamy! Better than your take out! The combo of cocoa powder and chocolate chips makes it extravagantly delicious!

I love hot chocolate, how about cuddling up in the blanket in cold cosy weather with a cup of hot chocolate???
I’m sure this is everyone’s favourite way of having it.
This hot chocolate is way… way much better than store-bought! It’s easy and also incredibly easy to make!
Once you make this, I’m sure you with definitely love the taste and texture of this hot chocolate.

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What are the ingredients to make Hot chocolate?

Milk,
Cocoa powder
Sugar,
Choco chips
Vanilla essence

Why this Recipe works:

Minimal ingredients, all you need just a few ingredients.
Super easy to make.
You can make exactly the way you want.
Rich and creamy consistency!

How to make Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe:

ingredients to make hot chocolate recipe are taken in bowls — These all the ingredients to make Hot chocolate

milk is being added to sauce pan — To a saucepan, add milk

a bowl of sugar is being added to milk — Add sugar, dissolve and bring to boil.

cocoa powder and milk is being boiled in sauce pan — Add cocoa powder, mix well.

a bowl of choco chips is being added to sauce pan — Add choco chips,

best hot chocolate is being stirred using spatula — Stir for 5 mins.

a dash of vanilla essence in small glass bowl is being added to hot chocolate — Turn off the heat, add vanilla essence.

hot chocolate in sauce pan — Stir and serve.

Tips to make the best hot chocolate:

Use high-quality chocolate to get the best taste.
Do not boil the milk for a long time.
Use a good quality cocoa powder, for the best results, I have used Hershey!

FAQ:

1. Does hot chocolate have caffeine?

Yes! A very small amount. (Caffeine naturally being in cocoa beans)

2. How to make hot chocolate for vegans?

You can use almond milk instead of regular milk,
Can use dairy-free semi-sweet/dark chocolate and for sweeteners can use stevia or raw sugar.

3. How many calories does hot chocolate have?

1 cup (250 grams ) has 200 calories.

4. How to store leftover hot chocolate?

Once the hot chocolate comes to room temperature, store in an air-tight container and Refrigerate the leftover for 2 days.

To reheat: Pour over a saucepan just heat it up, do not boil.

5. What are the good toppings for hot chocolate?

This hot chocolate can be garnished with marshmallow, candy canes, whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, grated chocolate.

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Caramel Custard Recipe

Caramel Pear Bread Pudding

Homemade Banana Pudding

Chocolate Fudge Pudding

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