Creamy Hot Cocoa: 7 Steps to Perfect Decadent Indulgence
This classic hot cocoa recipe delivers a rich, creamy, and comforting beverage made with natural cocoa powder, brown sugar, milk, and heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 1 Tablespoon natural cocoa powder
- Pinch of table salt (about 1/16th teaspoon)
- ¾ cup milk (divided)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (may substitute with more milk)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the light brown sugar, natural cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Whisk these ingredients together thoroughly.
- Pour in approximately 2-3 tablespoons of milk and whisk until the mixture becomes smooth.
- Place the saucepan over low heat. Keep whisking until the sugar starts to melt and the mixture darkens.
- Gradually add the remaining milk and heavy cream. Continue whisking until it is steaming hot.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour into a heatproof mug and serve warm.
Notes
- This hot cocoa can be enhanced with whipped cream or marshmallows.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with more milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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