Stovetop Hot Chocolate
A rich, creamy stovetop hot chocolate made with dutched cocoa powder and bittersweet chocolate chips, topped with whipped cream.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 5 cups whole milk
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup dutched cocoa powder sifted
- 5 oz bittersweet chocolate chips (I recommend Ghirardelli brand) about ¾ cup
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream optional
- mini marshmallows optional
Instructions
- Combine sugar, cocoa, salt, and 1 cup of the milk in a large saucepan or pot. Stir over medium heat until the mixture starts to boil. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 full minute.
- Add the remaining milk and heat until scalding hot (180℉ with bubbles on the sides), but do not boil.
- While the milk mixture is heating, place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and heat for another 30 seconds. Stir again and set aside.
- (Optional) Whip the heavy cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form and set aside.
- When the milk mixture reaches the scalding point, remove from heat and immediately whisk in the melted chocolate until smooth.
- Serve immediately, topped with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
Notes
This recipe can be doubled and kept warm in a slow cooker for holiday gatherings. If you accidentally bring the milk to a boil, simply strain the mixture before serving to remove any cooked milk solids.