Simple Hot Chocolate for One
A rich and creamy homemade hot chocolate made with real chocolate, milk, and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for one serving on a cozy day.
1 servings
10 min
Ingredients
- •1 cup milk or any combination of milk, half-and-half, or cream
- •⅛ pinch salt
- •2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- •¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- •1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Bring the liquid almost to a simmer with the salt over medium heat, then remove it from the heat and add the chocolate. Let it rest for 1 minute, then whisk the mixture until chocolate is melted and liquid is smooth. Stir in vanilla and taste it. If you want a stronger, deeper chocolate flavor, whisk in the cocoa. If necessary, reheat the liquid over medium-low heat, stirring.
8 min
- 2.
If you like it frothy, or the cocoa powder didn't blend in smoothly, blend it in the blender.
2 min
- 3.
This recipe multiplies easily. When you get up to a quart of milk, use 1/4 teaspoon salt.
