Homemade Hot Chocolate: Addictive Winter Comfort Drink

By Niveditha Kalyanaraman

October 11th, 2023

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Hot chocolate is a classic comfort drink, especially during winters. The tasty consistency of chocolate and the lasting impression of cocoa makes our heart warm and snuggly. Here's the recipe for Homemade Hot Chocolate.

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Ingredients

6 to 7 Tbsp chopped/grated chocolate 2 cups whole milk 2 Tbsp sugar, add as required 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 to 4 Tbsp whipped cream

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Step 1

Boil the milk and add sugar to it while it boils. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Take 2 to 3 Tbsp of this boiled milk and add to the bowl containing chopped chocolate. With a whisk mix the hot milk with the chocolate to a smooth consistency.

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Step 2

Pour this melted chocolate with some vanilla extract into the hot milk bowl and mix well. If you like, top the hot chocolate with some whipped cream. You can also sprinkle some cocoa powder or chocolate shavings or gratings on top. Serve it in cups with marshmallows or just have it plain, the classic way.

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