Rich and Creamy Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 3.5-ounce dark chocolate bars (70% cocoa)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- heavy pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Heat 3 1/2 cups of milk over medium heat until the milk begins to bubble around the edges.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup milk and cornstarch until dissolved. Set aside.
- Chop or grate the chocolate. The finer the pieces, the faster it will melt in the hot milk.
- When the milk begins to bubble around the edges, add the chocolate, honey, vanilla, and sea salt.
- Whisk in the milk and cornstarch mixture.
- Let the hot chocolate come to a bubble, stirring occasionally. It should take about 5 minutes. The mixture will thicken, let cool slightly, and ladle into mugs.
- If you want to make it extra special, whip some heavy cream. I even whipped this cream by hand. I have not done that in ages. I added a teaspoon or two of sugar, and a handful of marshmallows.
- Add a cute little chocolate cookie, and you have a very special treat on a cold, winter day.
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 97mgFiber: 2g
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