Making your own Hot Chocolate is very easy. We like it rich and sweet. If you prefer it less so, the finished drink can be thinned with more milk.
We use Valrhona 53% Semi-sweet Chocolate in our hot chocolate. Use the highest quality chocolate that you can find, bars recommended over chips.
INGREDIENTS
- 5 cups whole milk (or more)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp espresso powder (optional, but awesome)
- 1/4 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/4 tsp sea salt or kosher salt
- 12 oz. chopped semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 tsp vanilla
In a medium size saucepan, whisk together milk, brown sugar, espresso powder (if using), sifted cocoa and salt.
Heat liquid over medium heat until scalding hot, but not boiling.
Turn off the heat and stir chocolate and vanilla into the pot. Stir together until the chocolate is completely melted and incorporated. If desired, strain cocoa to ensure it is perfectly smooth. Serve with marshmallows.
Too rich? Add additional milk as desired.