Recipe for Rich and Creamy Hot Chocolate

This hot drink consists of milk, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, and whipped cream.

Ingredients

• 500 milliliters whole milk
• 100 grams dark chocolate with 70 percent cocoa
• 15 grams cocoa powder
• 20 grams sugar
• 2 grams vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Whisk the cocoa powder and sugar into 500 milliliters milk in a small saucepan
2. Heat the milk for 5 minutes until it is steaming but not boiling
3. Add the chopped dark chocolate and vanilla extract to the hot milk
4. Whisk the mixture constantly for 3 minutes until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth
5. Continue to heat for 1 more minute until the drink is thick and glossy
6. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream

Tips

• Use high-quality bar chocolate instead of chocolate chips for a much smoother melt
• Do not let the milk boil as it can scald the chocolate and create a grainy texture
• Add a pinch of salt to the mixture to enhance the chocolate flavor and balance the sweetness