Rich And Creamy Hot Chocolate Recipes

HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a 4-quart saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, salt and water. Stirring constantly, bring this mixture to a boil. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, moderating heat, if needed, so it doesn't burn.
• Stir in the milk and vanilla and heat until very warm without boiling or simmering. Serve immediately with additional half and half or milk to cool down the hot chocolate and add extra creaminess OR transfer the hot chocolate to a slow cooker and keep warm (warm or low setting) for several hours.

SUPER-THICK HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the whole milk, evaporated milk and vanilla and warm up over low heat.
• Combine the cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in a bowl. Whisk the cocoa mixture into the warm milk mixture until smooth. Bring to a boil, whisking frequently to prevent it from scorching.
• Remove the hot chocolate from the heat just after it has come to a boil. The mixture should be super rich and thick!

RICH HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat heavy whipping cream, milk, chocolate and sugar over medium heat just until mixture comes to a simmer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir until smooth. If desired, add rum. Pour into 2 mugs; top with sweetened whipped cream.

RICH & CREAMY HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Simmer water, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a pan over moderate heat stirring, until lumps are dissolved.(3-4 mins).
• Add milk to the pan.
• Stir and slowly bring to simmer.(5-6 mins).
• To enhance flavor, stir in vanilla just before serving.

CREAMY HOT COCOA

Steps:

• Combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. Blend in the boiling water. Bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. Simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. Watch that it doesn't scorch. Stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! Remove from heat and add vanilla. Divide between 4 mugs. Add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

RICH AND CREAMY HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a heavy-based saucepan, add in the broken pieces of chocolate and double cream and over medium heat, stir continously till melted.
• Add in the cocoa powder, sugar, milk and cinnamon stick (if using) and whisk continously till it comes to boil.
• Then, take it off heat and gently fold in the whipped double cream till smooth.
• Re-heat again and whisk vigourously to make it frothy.
• Pour into mugs and sprinkle cocoa powder on top.
• Enjoy!

DELUXE HOT CHOCOLATE WITH MARSHMALLOWS

Steps:

• Pour the milk, double cream and chopped chocolate into a pan. Bring gently to the boil, whisking until smooth. Serve in individual cups or mugs topped with mini marshmallows and a little grated chocolate.