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Homemade Hot Chocolate

This Homemade Hot Chocolate base recipe is meant to be the building block for your creativity! Hot chocolate is such a fun drink to play around with so feel free to take it in whatever direction you choose.
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup 100 grams powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons white chocolate chips OR 2 oz white chocolate bar chopped
  • 3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips OR 2 oz dark chocolate bar chopped (i used 70 percent because I prefer dark, if you like sweeter, go semisweet)
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 32 oz whole milk you can always substitute the milk of your choice, just know it will affect texture

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine dry ingredients and whisk to combine.
  • Add a few tablespoons of the whole milk and whisk again to form a paste. This will ensure that when you add the rest of the milk, there are no lumps of dry ingredients.
  • Once smooth, add the chocolate and the rest of the milk.
  • Place over medium hit and whisk continuously to ensure that the chocolate melts evenly.
  • If you prefer your hot chocolate thinner, you can stop here.
  • The cornstarch will thicken as it cooks so for a very thick hot chocolate bring the mixture to a boil stirring constantly. Remove from heat and pour into mugs.