on Nov 27, 2023
Why You’ll Love Homemade Hot Chocolate
Say goodbye to hot chocolate powder mixes that contain mysterious preservatives and additives. This homemade hot chocolate ☕️ is not only rich and creamy but uses simple, clean ingredients for a guilt-free experience. This recipe is also extremely easy to prepare and completely customizable. While the addition of vanilla is a game-changer, it’s definitely not a must! You can adjust this recipe to your taste preferences and make it entirely your own. If you’re looking to add some extra holiday cheer, consider adding your favorite alcohol to make an adult-friendly version 🥴.
How to Prepare Homemade Hot Chocolate
🥛 Combine milk, sugar, vanilla seeds (pod included), and salt in a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved and the milk is steaming but not boiling. 🥣 Place the chopped chocolate into a heatproof bowl, and ladle in about a cup or so of the steaming milk into the bowl of chopped chocolate. Let this sit for about a minute before gently stirring to melt completely. Stir another ladle of milk into the bowl to make it easier to combine the chocolate mixture with the remaining milk. 🍫 Reduce the heat to low and gently whisk in the melted chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is incorporated, and the mixture is homogenous. Remove and discard the vanilla bean pod. ☕️ Carefully ladle the vanilla hot chocolate into 4 mugs. Garnish with whipped cream, marshmallows, or dust the tops with cocoa powder and enjoy!
Homemade Hot Chocolate Variations and Substitutions
Feel free to make this recipe your own. Here are a few suggestions:
Instead of whole milk 🥛, feel free to use dairy alternatives such as soy, oat, coconut, cashew or almond milk. For a more decadent hot chocolate, replace 1/2 cup (125ml) of the milk with cream (10% to 35%). If vanilla bean is not available, 1 tablespoon 🥄 of pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste can be substituted. Add in a few drops of peppermint extract or garnish with crushed peppermint candy for a minty twist. Consider making this homemade hot chocolate recipe with different types of chocolate 🍫 such as dark chocolate, white chocolate or a combination.
Other Holiday Recipes
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