easy coffee shop style rich and tasty  5 mins hot chocolate. 

What kind of milk should I use?

I always use cow’s milk. Never experimented with other varieties of milk. Use whole fat or 2% milk. Avoid 1 %.

cocoa powder to use?

I used 100% unsweetened cocoa. If you are using sweetened cocoa adjust the sugar accordingly.

chocolate to use

Use chocolate chips or grated chocolate. I have used semi-sweet chocolate chips. You can also use dark chocolate.

Whisk well

always mix well all the ingredients for even mixing. I prefer using a whisk as it helps for smooth blending.

can I microwave hot chocolate?

yes, but boiling on the stovetop makes it flavorful.

how to make Italian hot chocolate 

An Italian version of hot chocolate is thick and silky. Increase the chocolate and add little cornstarch.

serving suggestions 

I prefer adding heavy whipped cream. You can add marshmallows, grated chocolate, etc.  

Chocolate-based recipes in TMF

Beverages

ingredients

Chocolate milk

1 cup milk 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder 2 tablespoon chocolate chips  1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

serve

2 tablespoon heavy whipped cream

how to make the best hot chocolate with step-by-step pictures 

First, Add all the ingredients mentioned under “chocolate milk”

turn on the stove to medium flame and whisk well till you see clear grain free chocolate milk

bring to a boil and turn off the stove

filter and add to the cup

finally, add whipped cream and serve hot

 

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