Classic Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
3 cups
milk
½ cup
heavy cream (or half-and-half)
9 oz.
dark chocolate (not baking chocolate), chopped
1 tsp.
Kowalski's Organic Madagascar Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Paste
- pinch salt
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, bring milk and cream barely to a boil over medium heat.
- Add chocolate; continue cooking, stirring with a whisk, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
- Stir in vanilla and salt.
- Divide evenly among 4 mugs; serve immediately.
Tasty Tip:
- This indulgent treat needs no embellishment, though a few marshmallows or a dollop of whipped cream make a welcome addition.
Did You Know?
Hot cocoa is made with cocoa powder, creating a smooth, chocolate-forward flavor and a light, drinkable texture. Hot chocolate, by contrast, is made by melting solid chocolate into milk and cream. The cocoa butter in the chocolate gives hot chocolate a richer, heavier mouthfeel, while hot cocoa offers a cleaner, more balanced sipping experience.
