Homemade Hot Chocolate

Gently heated milk whisked with cocoa powder, dark chocolate, sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt makes a smooth, richly chocolatey warm drink.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 8 min · Yield: 2 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 ounces dark chocolate
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch fine salt

Cooking instructions

1. Finely chop the dark chocolate. (about 2 min)
2. Whisk the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt together in a small saucepan until smooth. (about 2 min)
3. Heat over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally, until steaming and hot but not boiling, about 5 minutes. (about 5 min) — Do not boil
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the chopped chocolate and vanilla, then whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the drink is smooth. (about 2 min)
5. Pour into two mugs and serve immediately. (about 1 min)