Easy Dark Hot Chocolate
Rich, dark, velvety and not overly sweet, this Easy Dark Hot Chocolate is the perfect hot drink for this chilly season. With only 5 main ingredients, it comes together quickly and can easily be scaled for larger groups or Christmas gatherings.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4.25 cups Chocolate milk
- 3 tbsp Cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
- 3.5 oz. (100 grams) Bar of 72 - 80% Dark chocolate
- Whipped cream
- Dash of cinnamon (optional)
- Croissants (optional)
Instructions
- Start the hot chocolate by adding the chocolate milk to a pot on the stove. Heat over medium to medium high heat.
- Once the milk has warmed and steam is rising, whisk in the coco powder and vanilla extract until fully incorporated with no clumps.
- Continue to heat the hot chocolate mixture while chopping the bar of dark chocolate into small pieces.
- Whisk in the chocolate pieces and continue until all the chocolate is fully melted into the milk. Heat for another 2 to 3 minutes whisking continuously.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and served with a dollop of whipped cream, dash of cinnamon on top (if using) and a croissant for dipping (if using). Enjoy!