Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

A rich and decadent homemade hot chocolate mix made with high-quality cocoa powder, bittersweet chocolate, and vanilla bean. Perfect for creating creamy hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and marshmallows.

4 servings
12 min

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup high-quality cocoa powder
  • 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons Whipped cream
  • 3 pieces marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine powdered sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate, cornstarch, and sea salt in a food processor. Scrape in vanilla seeds; discard pod. Blend until mixture is smooth and powdery, about 1 minute.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Bring milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 3 Tbsp. hot chocolate mix and cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture returns to a simmer and hot chocolate mix is dissolved and thickens slightly, 1-2 minutes.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Transfer hot chocolate to a mug. Top with whipped cream and marshmallows and dust with cocoa powder.

    2 min

  4. 4.

    Hot chocolate mix can be made 2 months ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature, or freeze up to 3 months.