Homemade hot chocolate is one of those things that spoil you forever. Once you make it at home, you just can’t go back to those powdered packets of hot cocoa anymore.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
●Igredients
●Instructions
●Serve
Ingredients
●8 ounces dark, semi-sweet, or bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao, preferably)
●4 cups whole milk (or a nondairy milk)
●1 tablespoon powdered sugar
●1 teaspoon vanilla extract
●1/8 teaspoon salt
Method
1.Chop the chocolate:
Finely chop the chocolate into small pieces. The pieces have to be able to dissolve easily in the liquid. Set aside.
2.Warm the milk:
Place the milk into a small, thick-bottomed pot on low heat and bring to a low simmer. Whisk once in a while to ensure that the milk doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
If you wish, add herbs or spices to the milk, bring to a simmer then take off the heat and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain the liquid then place back into the pot and return to a simmer.
3.Add the chocolate:
Add the chocolate, vanilla, powdered sugar, and salt, and whisk vigorously until the chocolate has melted.
4.Melt the chocolate:
Heat for another 4 minutes, constantly stirring, until the chocolate is completely melted.
5.Serve hot topped with whipped cream:
Divide between mugs and add a splash of liquor if desired. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.