Hot Chocolate For One
Enjoy a rich and creamy hot chocolate made just for you! This easy-to-make recipe creates enough for one generous mug or two smaller cups, making it the perfect treat to pair with freshly baked goodies at home.
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, warm the milk and cream over medium heat. Note: For a lighter version, you can use 1 cup of milk instead, but the cream adds extra richness.
- In a small bowl, stir together the cocoa powder, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Once the milk and cream are hot (but not boiling), slowly whisk in the cocoa mixture. Stir continuously for about 4 minutes until the hot chocolate thickens slightly and deepens in color.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract for an extra layer of flavor.
- Pour the hot chocolate into a mug.Optional: Top with marshmallows for a sweet finishing touch.
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Notes
- Heat Gently: Warm the milk and cream until hot, but avoid boiling to keep the texture smooth and creamy.
- Blend Carefully: Gradually whisk the cocoa mixture into the hot milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Adjust to Taste: Before serving, give it a quick taste. Add more sugar or a pinch of cinnamon if needed to suit your preferences.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg
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