# Proper Hot Chocolate

A super easy recipe for a luxurious hot chocolate made with real dark chocolate, whole milk, and a touch of cornstarch for velvety thickness.

- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- mug
- knife
- chopping board
- saucepan
- wooden spoon
- measuring cup
- spoon
- small 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdwmbhkF/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1731ed60-18b7-434e-aea7-8e89d2c5f4a6
- Extracted: 2025-11-07

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