Homemade Hot Chocolate

PREP TIME

5 mins

COOK TIME

10 mins

TOTAL TIME

15 mins

SERVINGS

4 servings

Ingredients

• 8 ounces dark, semi-sweet, or bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao, preferably)
• 4 cups whole milk (or a non dairy milk)
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Method

• Chop the chocolate:
• Finely chop the chocolate into small pieces. The pieces have to be able to dissolve easily in the liquid. Set aside.
• 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.
• Add the chocolate:
• Add the chocolate, vanilla, powdered sugar, and salt, and whisk vigorously until the chocolate has melted.
• Melt the chocolate:
• Heat for another 4 minutes, constantly stirring, until the chocolate is completely melted.
• Serve hot topped with whipped cream:
• Divide between mugs and add a splash of liquor if desired. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.