Creamy Hot Cocoa Recipes

CREAMY HOT COCOA

Steps:

• Divide the sugar, cocoa and water between two mugs; stir until dissolved. Stir in the milk, vanilla and marshmallow creme; mix well. Serve immediately.

CREAMY HOT COCOA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Add dark chocolate, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, sweet potato puree and almond milk to a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Whisk to combine and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to incorporate chocolate.
• Once mixture is smooth and heated through, remove from heat.
• Serve warm.
• Enjoy!

CREAMY HOT COCOA

Steps:

• Combine the cocoa and sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add a dash of salt and the boiling water. Bring the mixture to a slow boil, stirring continuously.
• Once boiling, turn down to a simmer and stir continually for 2 minutes.
• Stir in milk and heat until very hot, but not boiling!
• Remove from heat and add vanilla. Divide between 4 mugs.
• Add the half & half to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.
• Top with whipped cream if desired!

PERFECT HOT COCOA

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups whole or low-fat milk to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Mix 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 3 to 4 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate in a bowl, then whisk into the milk. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring, until the chocolate melts and the cocoa is thick, about 2 minutes. Divide among 4 mugs and garnish each with homemade marshmallows (see below) or whipped cream.

CLASSIC HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Combine the milk, heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the sugar and cocoa powder dissolve and the milk is steaming; do not boil.
• Whisk in half of the chopped chocolate until melted, then whisk in the remaining chocolate until smooth. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla. Pour into mugs and top with marshmallows or whipped cream.

CREAMY HOT COCOA FOR ONE

Steps:

• Mix together cocoa and sugar in mug, heat milk, pour into mug and add vanilla.

CREAMY HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In large saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, vanilla and salt; mix well. Slowly stir in water. Heat through, stirring occasionally. Do not boil. Top with marshmallows, (optional). Store covered in refrigerator.

CREAMY VEGAN HOT COCOA

Steps:

• Stir together coconut milk, vanilla extract, sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon in a large mug. Add boiling water and stir until the sugar has dissolved.

BEST HOT COCOA EVER! AND REAL WHIPPED CREAM!

Steps:

• ***DO NOT TURN ON FIRE UNTIL IT SAYS SO***.
• Put 2 tablespoons chocolate chips plus 1/2 tsp sugar into a small saucepan.
• Pour the milk into a 2-cup measuring cup until it reaches the 1 1/2 cup line.
• Slowly pour the milk into the saucepan.
• Add vanilla extract.
• Put the pan on the stove and turn heat to medium.
• Stir slowly (important!) with a wooden spoon as the milk heats up. the chocolate chips will slowly begin to melt. (It takes about 5 minutes to reach the right temperature. keep stirring constantly and be patient, DO NOT LET IT BOIL!).
• It will be brown all the way through and the chips will be melted and milk hot when it is ready.
• When it's ready take the cocoa off the stove and slowly pour it into 1 or 2 mugs.
• Serve plain, or with a little whipped cream (recipe follows) or cinnamon on top.
• ***WHIPPED CREAM***.
• Get out large bowl and a whisk.
• Put the cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar in a bowl. Beat strongly but not too fast with a whisk. It's best to take turns with someone, so your arms won't get tired.
• When it gets nice and puffy but is still soft, it's ready.
• It can keep in a covered container in the refrigerator, it keeps up to 2 days. but the sooner you use it, the better.