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Hot Chocolate is the best winter recipe, and a cup in the morning keeps you energetic all day. Full-fat milk is simmered with a cinnamon stick and vanilla, then thickened with cocoa powder, sugar and roughly chopped chocolate.
You can also use dark chocolate. Pour it into your favourite mug and enjoy.
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Why you will love this hot chocolate
- Rich and thick: milk boiled down with real chocolate.
- Cinnamon: a cinnamon stick simmered in the milk.
- Simple: milk, chocolate, cocoa, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla.
- Winter favourite: a comforting cup on a cold morning.
Ingredient notes
- Milk: 500 ml full-fat milk.
- Chocolate: 1/2 cup, roughly chopped. You can use dark chocolate.
- Cinnamon: 1 stick, added to the milk at the start.
- Thickness: boil the milk for at least 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, for a thicker texture.
Hot Chocolate Recipe
Classic hot chocolate: full-fat milk simmered with cinnamon and vanilla, thickened with cocoa powder, sugar and chopped chocolate.
Ingredients
- 500 ml full-fat milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- A few drops of vanilla essence
Instructions
- Infuse the milk. Pour the milk into a steel vessel, switch on the flame and add the cinnamon stick.
- Add vanilla. Add a few drops of vanilla essence to the milk.
- Boil. Stir the milk and let it come to a boil. Then lower the flame and keep stirring. Boil for at least 3 to 4 minutes for a thicker texture.
- Add cocoa and sugar. Add the cocoa powder and sugar and mix well.
- Melt the chocolate. Add the chopped chocolate and stir until it melts and blends with the milk.
- Serve. After one boil, switch off the flame and pour into your favourite mug.
Nutrition Facts
2 servings per recipe
Serving size1 serving (½ recipe)
| Nutrient | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat 23 g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 14 g | 70% |
| Cholesterol 25 mg | 8% |
| Sodium 115 mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 44 g | 16% |
| Dietary Fibre 4 g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 38 g | |
| Protein 10 g | |
| Vitamin A 405 IU | |
| Calcium 311 mg | 24% |
| Iron 2 mg | 11% |
| Potassium 495 mg | 11% |
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Values are approximate and calculated from the ingredients listed. The actual amounts depend on the brands you use and the chocolate you use.
Recipe by Siddhi Panchal.
Tips for perfect hot chocolate
- Boil the milk for at least 3 to 4 minutes, stirring continuously, for a thicker texture.
- Stir until the chocolate melts and blends in completely.
- You can use dark chocolate.
What to serve with Hot Chocolate
Pour hot chocolate into your favourite mug and serve hot. For a chilled chocolate drink, try my Cold Coco.
Hot Chocolate FAQs
How do I make hot chocolate thick?
Boil the milk for at least 3 to 4 minutes on a low flame, stirring continuously, before adding the cocoa and chocolate.
Can I use dark chocolate?
Yes. You can use dark chocolate.
When do I add the cinnamon stick?
Add it to the milk at the start, when you switch on the flame.
What goes into hot chocolate?
Full-fat milk, chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, a cinnamon stick and a few drops of vanilla essence.
How many does this recipe serve?
It serves 2, at about 396 kcal per serving.
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