Rich and Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

Instant hot chocolate is generally a must have during winter, however you can also make it from scratch using cocoa powder. Here is an easy way how to make your own healthier hot chocolate.

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Hot Chocolate Recipe

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Recipe by Alicia NaidooCourse: DrinksCuisine: GlobalDifficulty: Easy

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Servings

3

Total time

15

minutes

Ingredients

• ¼ cup cocoa powder

• 4 tablespoons of sugar (adjust according to taste)

• 1/3 cup boiling water

• 3 cups milk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

• pinch of salt

Method

• In a saucepan, combine cocoa powder, sugar, salt and boiling water over medium heat.
• Use a hand whisk to mix together until the mixture starts bubbling.
• Add milk and allow to heat to desired temperature.
• Remove from heat, add vanilla essence.
• Pour into mugs and serve with whipped cream.

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