Homemade Hot Chocolate

This simple homemade hot chocolate is incredibly rich and flavorful yet incredibly easy to make. Forget those hot cocoa powder packets!

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 3

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 8

Servings: servings

Calories: 317kcal

Author: Michelle

Chop chocolate and place in a bowl.
In
heavy pot, gently heat cream on medium low heat until just steaming.
Pour cream over chopped chocolate, then let sit for 2-3 minutes.
4 ounces dark chocolate, 1/4 cup heavy cream
Use
spatula to stir together.
While cream melts chocolate, heat milk gently in heavy until steaming.
Pour chocolate base into mugs, and add the heated milk. Stir, then top with marshmallows or whipped cream - or both!
4 cups milk

If you only plan to make a single cup, save the ganache base in a sealed container in your fridge up to two weeks. When you want to make more, simply scoop out what you need and add it to a mug, then pour steamed milk over it and stir.
Feel free to add cinnamon and cayenne or nutmeg to the ganache based once the chocolate comes together for additional flavor. You don't need more than 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon, but it's a great add.
For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

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