Hot Chocolate

5 from 5 votes

The best homemade hot chocolate with whole milk, real chocolate, sugar and water. This hot cocoa recipe is so easy to make at home. It's so creamy and rich!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Dessert Recipes

Cuisine: Desserts

Keyword: homemade hot chocolate, pumpkin pie spice, whipped cream

Servings: People

Calories: 456kcal

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup water optional
1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chip loosely packed (or scant 2 tablespoons cocoa powder)
1 tablespoon sugar
sweetened whipped cream optional
cocoa powder for garnishing
1 pinch pumpkin spice optional
1 piece chocolate

Instructions

Heat up the milk and water (optional) on medium heat. As soon as it bubbles, add the chocolate chips or cocoa powder and sugar. Stir to mix well. Turn off the heat and transfer the hot chocolate to a mug.
Top with the whipped cream (if using), cocoa powder and pumpkin spice (if using). Serve hot with a piece of chocolate on the side.

Notes

If you like your hot chocolate to be thinner, use 1/4 cup water, otherwise skip it.

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