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Easy Homemade Hot Chocolate

Author: Jee Choe
Rich, delicious hot chocolate made using homemade chocolate syrup and my quick and easy whipped cream.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Course Drinks
Yield1 serving (16 ounces)

INGREDIENTS
 

Hot Chocolate

  • 1 ½ cups milk (any kind)
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup + more for drizzle

Whipped Cream Topping

  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • pinch salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Whisk heavy cream, sugar, and salt to make whipped cream. Set aside.
    Use a handheld milk frother to make whipped cream in seconds. Whip until soft peaks form.
  • Combine milk and chocolate syrup in a saucepan. Simmer chocolate and milk on low heat for 4 minutes.
    Don't let it come to a boil. Stir occasionally.
  • Pour hot chocolate into a mug. Top drink with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.

NOTES

  • Homemade or store-bought chocolate syrup can be used but the homemade version is recommended since it's very easy to make and you have complete control of the ingredients.
  • Whole milk makes the hot chocolate the creamiest but you can use any kind of milk you like.
  • Instead of using chocolate syrup, you can use cocoa powder and sugar. Use good quality cocoa powder since it makes a big difference on how the hot chocolate tastes. Use 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
  • Homemade chocolate syrup is a cost-saver but store-bought is a time-saver.
  • Whipped cream topping can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container. Give it a quick stir before adding to the drink to fluff it back up.

NUTRITION

Calories: 541 | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 695mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 1468IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 495mg | Iron: 1mg