Description
A rich and creamy hot cocoa recipe that is perfect for the holiday season, sure to delight Santa and everyone else!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add the milk and heavy cream to the saucepan and whisk until smooth.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it is hot but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot cocoa into mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Adjust the sugar to taste if you prefer a less sweet cocoa.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg