Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

Ingredients
- 2 cups Milk Full Cream Milk (500 ml)
For Chocolate mix
- 2 tbsp Cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp Milk Chocolate compound or couverture (cooking chocolate) - 50 grams
- 1 to 2 tbsp Sugar
For Decoration
- 1 pinch Cinnamon powder optional
To Garnish
- 8 to 10 Marshmallows optional
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave for 20 secs, stir and melt for another 10 seconds. Keep aside. Alternatively finely chop the chocolate and set aside.
- In a heavy bottomed pan heat the milk, once it boils, simmer on low heat.
- Now stir in the cocoa powder and mix well.
- Add the melted or chopped chocolate and till it combines well.
- Check for the sweetness and add Sugar as per taste.
To serve
- Once all the ingredients are well combined, divide the cocoa drink into two cups. (It is recommended to strain the Cocoa drink through a strainer, as avoid the granules of cocoa powder remain at the bottom of the pan).
- Sprinkle a little cinnamon powder in each cup . This step is completely optional as it resembles more like Mexican Hot chocolate.
- Top with 4 or 5 marshmallows per cup.
- Serve homemade hot chocolate drink with fresh churros or pastry on a cold winters day.
Notes
- You can change the flavor as per your choice, e.g. cinnamon powder can be substituted for 2 drops of vanilla or peppermint extract, a hint of your favorite liqueur or a pinch of all-spice powder.
- Marshmallows can be substituted for a generous dollop of whipped cream, or a big scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice-cream.
- Milk can be replaced with any nut milk like almond milk, cashew or coconut milk, soy milk . to make it Vegan Hot chocolate.
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