Ingredients for Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate
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How to Make Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate
- **Prepare the Chocolate:** If using chocolate, grate 4 ounces of high-quality dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher).
- **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a medium bowl, whisk together the grated chocolate (or 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder), 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- **Make a Paste:** If using cocoa powder, add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1/4 cup of warmed milk to the dry ingredients. Whisk until a smooth paste forms.
- **Heat the Milk:** In a one-quart, heavy-bottomed, non-aluminum saucepan, heat 3 cups of whole milk over medium-low heat. Stir frequently with a small whisk until steaming hot (do not boil).
- **Add Chocolate Mixture:** Carefully pour the chocolate mixture (from step 2 or 3) into the warm milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- **Simmer and Thicken:** Continue cooking and stirring almost constantly, scraping the bottom and sides of the pot with a heat-resistant spatula. The mixture will steam for several minutes before coming to a gentle boil. Once boiling, continue cooking and stirring for 30-45 seconds to thicken slightly.
- **Remove from Heat & Finish:** Remove from heat and whisk in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and any optional ingredients (see notes).
- **Serve:** Divide the hot chocolate among four small mugs or cups. Stir 1 tablespoon of skim milk into each mug to adjust the consistency to your liking. Reheat in the microwave if needed after adding skim milk.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
80g
Fat
61g
Carbs
8g
