Make this Decadent Hot Chocolate With Real Chocolate

This rich and creamy hot chocolate is easy to make, with dark chocolate giving it a more intense flavour.

There are a few ways to make hot chocolate, you can either use cocoa powder or real chocolate. This recipe uses real chocolate which not only adds to the flavour but also creates a velvety smooth texture.

Garnish with whipped cream, grated chocolate, or a few marshmallows for an extra-special chocaholics’ treat.

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Hot Chocolate Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Recipe by Melissa JacobsCourse: Drinks, TreatsCuisine: GlobalDifficulty: Easy

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

5

minutes

Total time

15

minutes

Ingredients

• 250 ml boiling milk

• mini marshmallows

• 50 ml thick cream, whipped

• 80 grams dark chocolate

Method

• Grate two blocks of dark chocolate and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a boil. Add the rest of the chocolate and stir until the chocolate has dissolved.
• Remove from the heat and pour into a mug or glass of your choice.
• Add the whipped cream on top.
• Add a layer of marshmallows and then grated chocolate.

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