The Perfect Hot Chocolate
The Perfect Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 white chocolate bar
- 2 dark chocolate bar
- 4 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Garnish
- 4 candy canes
- 1 cup marshmallows
Instructions
- 1
Stack the white and dark chocolate bars on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully chop the stacked chocolate bars into small, even pieces. This will help them melt more quickly and evenly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Pour the milk into a medium-sized pot and place it over medium heat. Heat the milk until it is warm and just begins to steam, but do not let it boil.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar to the warm milk. Whisk continuously until the cocoa powder and sugar are fully dissolved and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Once the milk mixture begins to simmer gently around the edges, add all of the chopped white and dark chocolate to the pot.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Whisk the mixture constantly until all of the chocolate is completely melted and evenly incorporated, creating a smooth and rich hot chocolate.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. The salt will enhance the chocolate flavor and balance the sweetness.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Carefully pour the hot chocolate into individual mugs.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Garnish each mug with a candy cane and a generous handful of marshmallows.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
(Optional) For a toasted marshmallow topping, use a blow torch to lightly brown the marshmallows until they are golden and slightly gooey. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
The Perfect Hot Chocolate
- 2 white chocolate bar
- 2 dark chocolate bar
- 4 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Garnish
- 4 candy canes
- 1 cup marshmallows
Instructions
- 1
Stack the white and dark chocolate bars on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully chop the stacked chocolate bars into small, even pieces. This will help them melt more quickly and evenly.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Pour the milk into a medium-sized pot and place it over medium heat. Heat the milk until it is warm and just begins to steam, but do not let it boil.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar to the warm milk. Whisk continuously until the cocoa powder and sugar are fully dissolved and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Once the milk mixture begins to simmer gently around the edges, add all of the chopped white and dark chocolate to the pot.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Whisk the mixture constantly until all of the chocolate is completely melted and evenly incorporated, creating a smooth and rich hot chocolate.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. The salt will enhance the chocolate flavor and balance the sweetness.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Carefully pour the hot chocolate into individual mugs.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Garnish each mug with a candy cane and a generous handful of marshmallows.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
(Optional) For a toasted marshmallow topping, use a blow torch to lightly brown the marshmallows until they are golden and slightly gooey. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min