Citric Acid Free Classic Hot Chocolate
Total time15 min
Prep time5 min
Cook time10 min
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2 servings
- 2 cups whole milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cacao), finely chopped
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ⅛ tsp fine salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For serving
- whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Can be omittedwhipped cream
- mini marshmallows, for serving (optional)
Can be omittedmini marshmallows
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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