Simple Hot Chocolate for One

Name: Simple Hot Chocolate for One
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
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

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

Published October 4, 2025

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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.