Description
Warm up with this rich and creamy homemade hot chocolate, reminiscent of your favorite caf? treat. Perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make beverage combines velvety cocoa with the richness of milk, topped off with fluffy whipped cream. Customize it with flavors like peppermint or caramel for a delightful twist that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk for a dairy-free option)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat while whisking gently until warm but not boiling.
- Add cocoa powder and sugar, whisking until smooth and combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top generously with whipped cream. Optionally, drizzle with chocolate syrup.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg