Thick and Creamy Hot Chocolate

Name: Thick and Creamy Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 oz dark chocolate bar (60% cacao), chopped; 6 cups milk, divided; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 cup milk chocolate chips; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; pinch of salt; whipped cream, for topping; crushed peppermint candies, for topping

As shared by @dinnerin321, this is a recipe for an incredibly rich and thick hot chocolate that luxuriously coats a spoon. The secret is a combination of dark and milk chocolate, thickened with a touch of cornstarch for a decadent, velvety texture perfect for a cold day.

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Total

15 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

4 oz dark chocolate bar (60% cacao), chopped
6 cups milk, divided
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt
whipped cream, for toppingoptional
crushed peppermint candies, for toppingoptional

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Instructions

1
Finely chop the dark chocolate bar and set aside.
2
Pour most of the milk into a saucepan over medium heat, reserving about 1/2 cup.
3
In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the reserved cold milk until smooth to create a slurry. Set aside.
4
When small bubbles begin to form around the edge of the milk in the saucepan, add the chopped dark chocolate, milk chocolate chips, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
5
Whisk the mixture until the chocolate is melted and everything is combined.
6
Pour in the cornstarch slurry while whisking continuously.
7
Bring the mixture to a light boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it has thickened.
8
Turn off the heat and let the hot chocolate rest for 5 minutes to thicken further.
9
Ladle into mugs and serve with your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies.