Ingredients for Hot Dark Chocolate
- 2 cups milk
- Unsweetened Cocoa
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Dark Chocolate
- Pure Vanilla Extract
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How to Make Hot Dark Chocolate
- Heat 2 cups of milk in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 4 ounces of chopped dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher recommended), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Continue heating for 3 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth, stirring frequently.
- Pour into warm mugs and serve immediately.
- **Mexican Hot Chocolate Variation:** Add 1 cinnamon stick to the milk in step 1. Remove the cinnamon stick before serving.
- **Coffee-Spiked Hot Chocolate Variation:** Prepare the hot chocolate as directed above. Stir in 1/4 cup of freshly brewed strong coffee just before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
51g
Fat
52g
Carbs
10g
