The Best Hot Chocolate Of All Time (4 ways)

5 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1For the instant hot chocolate, combine 2.5 tablespoons (20 grams) of hot chocolate mix with 1 cup (236 milliliters) of hot milk and stir.
  2. 2For the instant hot chocolate, combine 2.5 tablespoons (20 grams) of hot chocolate mix with 1 cup (236 milliliters) of hot milk and stir.
  3. 3For the instant hot chocolate, combine 2.5 tablespoons (20 grams) of hot chocolate mix with 1 cup (236 milliliters) of hot milk and stir.
  4. 4Add marshmallows.
  5. 5Add marshmallows.
  6. 6Add marshmallows.
  7. 7For single-serving hot chocolate, combine 1 cup (236 milliliters) of whole milk, 1 tablespoon (18 grams) of heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon (2 grams) of vanilla extract, 1.5 tablespoons (18 grams) of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons (13 grams) of unsweetened cocoa powder in a saucepan.
  8. 8For single-serving hot chocolate, combine 1 cup (236 milliliters) of whole milk, 1 tablespoon (18 grams) of heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon (2 grams) of vanilla extract, 1.5 tablespoons (18 grams) of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons (13 grams) of unsweetened cocoa powder in a saucepan.
  9. 9For single-serving hot chocolate, combine 1 cup (236 milliliters) of whole milk, 1 tablespoon (18 grams) of heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon (2 grams) of vanilla extract, 1.5 tablespoons (18 grams) of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons (13 grams) of unsweetened cocoa powder in a saucepan.
  10. 10Place the saucepan on medium heat, stirring occasionally until hot and dissolved.
  11. 11Place the saucepan on medium heat, stirring occasionally until hot and dissolved.
  12. 12Place the saucepan on medium heat, stirring occasionally until hot and dissolved.
  13. 13Serve with marshmallows or whipped cream, and dust with cocoa powder.
  14. 14Serve with marshmallows or whipped cream, and dust with cocoa powder.
  15. 15Serve with marshmallows or whipped cream, and dust with cocoa powder.
  16. 16For Italian hot chocolate, combine 4 ounces of finely chopped dark chocolate with a splash of whole milk in a saucepan.
  17. 17For Italian hot chocolate, combine 4 ounces of finely chopped dark chocolate with a splash of whole milk in a saucepan.
  18. 18For Italian hot chocolate, combine 4 ounces of finely chopped dark chocolate with a splash of whole milk in a saucepan.
  19. 19Add 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon (6 grams) of cocoa powder.
  20. 20Add 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon (6 grams) of cocoa powder.
  21. 21Add 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon (6 grams) of cocoa powder.
  22. 22Stir until melted.
  23. 23Stir until melted.
  24. 24Stir until melted.
  25. 25Add the rest of your milk slowly while whisking constantly.
  26. 26Add the rest of your milk slowly while whisking constantly.
  27. 27Add the rest of your milk slowly while whisking constantly.
  28. 28Continue heating and whisking until thick.
  29. 29Continue heating and whisking until thick.
  30. 30Continue heating and whisking until thick.
  31. 31Pour into a mug with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.
  32. 32Pour into a mug with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.
  33. 33Pour into a mug with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.
  34. 34For Mexican hot chocolate, char one side of a cinnamon stick under a broiler.
  35. 35For Mexican hot chocolate, char one side of a cinnamon stick under a broiler.
  36. 36For Mexican hot chocolate, char one side of a cinnamon stick under a broiler.
  37. 37In a small saucepan, combine 8 ounces (226 grams) of finely chopped dark chocolate (70% cocoa), 1.5 tablespoons (18 grams) of brown sugar, half a vanilla bean pod scraped of its seeds plus the pod itself, the charred cinnamon stick, the chili, and a small pinch of salt.
  38. 38In a small saucepan, combine 8 ounces (226 grams) of finely chopped dark chocolate (70% cocoa), 1.5 tablespoons (18 grams) of brown sugar, half a vanilla bean pod scraped of its seeds plus the pod itself, the charred cinnamon stick, the chili, and a small pinch of salt.
  39. 39In a small saucepan, combine 8 ounces (226 grams) of finely chopped dark chocolate (70% cocoa), 1.5 tablespoons (18 grams) of brown sugar, half a vanilla bean pod scraped of its seeds plus the pod itself, the charred cinnamon stick, the chili, and a small pinch of salt.
  40. 40Add 1.5 cups (354 milliliters) of whole milk.
  41. 41Add 1.5 cups (354 milliliters) of whole milk.
  42. 42Add 1.5 cups (354 milliliters) of whole milk.
  43. 43Heat and stir until hot and steamy and chocolate is melted.
  44. 44Heat and stir until hot and steamy and chocolate is melted.
  45. 45Heat and stir until hot and steamy and chocolate is melted.
  46. 46Let it steep for 10 minutes.
  47. 47Let it steep for 10 minutes.
  48. 48Let it steep for 10 minutes.
  49. 49Remove vanilla bean pods and cinnamon stick.
  50. 50Remove vanilla bean pods and cinnamon stick.
  51. 51Remove vanilla bean pods and cinnamon stick.
  52. 52Blend the mixture in a blender on high speed until smooth.
  53. 53Blend the mixture in a blender on high speed until smooth.
  54. 54Blend the mixture in a blender on high speed until smooth.
  55. 55Pour through a fine mesh strainer and enjoy with toppings of choice.
  56. 56Pour through a fine mesh strainer and enjoy with toppings of choice.
  57. 57Pour through a fine mesh strainer and enjoy with toppings of choice.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 tablespoons hot chocolate mix
  • 2.5 tablespoons hot chocolate mix
  • 2.5 tablespoons hot chocolate mix
  • 20 grams hot chocolate mix
  • 20 grams hot chocolate mix
  • 20 grams hot chocolate mix
  • 1 cup hot milk
  • 1 cup hot milk
  • 1 cup hot milk
  • 236 milliliters hot milk
  • 236 milliliters hot milk
  • 236 milliliters hot milk
  • 2 marshmallows
  • 2 marshmallows
  • 2 marshmallows
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 236 milliliters whole milk
  • 236 milliliters whole milk
  • 236 milliliters whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 18 grams heavy cream
  • 18 grams heavy cream
  • 18 grams heavy cream
  • 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 grams vanilla extract
  • 2 grams vanilla extract
  • 2 grams vanilla extract
  • 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 18 grams brown sugar
  • 18 grams brown sugar
  • 18 grams brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 13 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 13 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 13 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 354 milliliters whole milk
  • 354 milliliters whole milk
  • 354 milliliters whole milk
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate
  • 226 grams dark chocolate
  • 226 grams dark chocolate
  • 226 grams dark chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 30 grams granulated sugar
  • 30 grams granulated sugar
  • 30 grams granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 6 grams cocoa powder
  • 6 grams cocoa powder
  • 6 grams cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 9 grams cornstarch
  • 9 grams cornstarch
  • 9 grams cornstarch
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 dried chili
  • 1 dried chili
  • 1 dried chili
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.5 vanilla bean pod
  • 0.5 vanilla bean pod
  • 0.5 vanilla bean pod

Equipment

saucepanwhiskblenderfine mesh strainermug