Low Sugar Classic Hot Chocolate

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

Whole milk and dark chocolate simmer together into a velvety, steaming base, deepened with cocoa powder and a pinch of salt for balance. A splash of vanilla rounds out the flavor right before it's ladled into mugs, giving you that glossy, rich texture without any watery thin-outs. Finely chopped chocolate melts directly into the hot milk for a silky finish that coats the spoon. This one's built for slow sipping on a cold afternoon, and it fits neatly into an added sugar free routine without losing that cozy, cocoa-forward flavor. Skip the toppings or keep them simple — either way, the base itself is the star here.

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Ingredients

2 servings

2 cups whole milk
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¼ cup heavy cream
2 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cacao), finely chopped
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
⅛ tsp fine salt
½ tsp vanilla extract

For serving

whipped cream, for serving (optional)
mini marshmallows, for serving (optional)
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Instructions

1
Combine the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Add about 2 tbsp of the milk and whisk into a smooth paste with no dry lumps.
2
Pour in the remaining milk and the heavy cream, then set the saucepan over medium heat. Warm, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is steaming and small bubbles appear around the edges — about 4–5 minutes. Do not let it boil.

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