Proper Hot Chocolate

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop the dark chocolate finely.
  2. 2Place the chopped chocolate in a saucepan.
  3. 3Add a splash of whole milk to the saucepan with the chocolate.
  4. 4Add sugar to the saucepan.
  5. 5Add cocoa powder to the saucepan.
  6. 6Stir the mixture in the saucepan until fully melted and combined.
  7. 7Slowly and gradually pour in the rest of the whole milk while stirring.
  8. 8Add a touch of salt to the hot chocolate.
  9. 9Take a spoonful of cornstarch and a splash of milk in a small bowl to make a slurry.
  10. 10Pour the cornstarch slurry into the hot chocolate mixture.
  11. 11Stir until the hot chocolate is velvety thick and luxurious.

Ingredients

  • 360 ml whole milk
  • 120 g dark chocolate
  • 20 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • whipped cream

Equipment

mugknifechopping boardsaucepanwooden spoonmeasuring cupspoonsmall bowl

Tips

  • Use real chocolate for the best taste.
  • Add a touch of salt to enhance the flavor.
  • For ultimate luxury, add a cornstarch slurry to thicken the hot chocolate.