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Hot chocolate at home

Zainab Khan

Posted in Beverages

21 March 2025

With a creamy and easy way to make it. How to present this recipe will definitely be easy. It is not that long like a script. 

A few steps and you’ll have hot chocolate in your mug.

Here’s how you can make hot chocolate with simple steps.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk (whole, almond, or oat milk)

  •  2 tablespoons cocoa powder

  •  2 tablespoons sugar (or honey/maple syrup)

  •  ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

  •  ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

  •  ¼ cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (for extra richness)

  •  Whipped cream or marshmallows (optional, for topping)

Before we start

  • Use whole milk for a creamier texture.

  •  Sift cocoa powder to avoid lumps.

  •  Stir constantly while heating to prevent burning.

  •  Customize sweetness by adjusting sugar or adding honey.

  •  Use dark or milk chocolate based on preference.

Instructions

Heat the milk

Step 1: Heat the saucepan and pour the milk over medium flame. Stir slowly to prevent burning.

Add cocoa & chocolate

Step 2: Add cocoa powder, sugar, and chocolate chips. Whisk it.
Step 3: Stir until the chocolate melts fully and the consistency becomes smooth.

Add flavor

Step 4: Remove from heat and add vanilla extract or cinnamon pinches. Stir well.

Pour hot chocolate into a mug and top with whipped cream or marshmallows!

Serve

Present hot chocolate 

Into a mug with side treats:

  • Chocolate chip cookie

  • Doughnuts

  • Brownies

  • Salted popcorn

  • Butter croissants with almond

  • Mini chocolate bar with toppings (marshmallow, whipped cream)

What goes with hot chocolate

Pairing your hot chocolate with my suggestion—hope it'll help you!

Sweet dish

  • Marshmallow, whipped cream

  • Brownies, doughnuts

  • Croissants, pastries

Savory side

  • Cheese toast, or grilled cheese sandwich

  • Salted popcorn, butter croissants with almond

Festive or spice

  • Cinnamon rolls, gingerbread cookies

  • Fruitcake or pound cake

  • Roasted nuts

What about..!

Hot Chocolate Coffee?

Mix hot chocolate with brewed (boiled) coffee or espresso for a mocha flavor.


How to thicken it? 

Use heavy cream, cornstarch, or melted chocolate for a creamy, thick texture.


In the microwave? 

Heat milk or water for 1-2 minutes, stir in chocolate powder or melted chocolate, and mix well.


Frozen hot chocolate? 

Blend milk, hot chocolate mix, and ice for a cold, creamy treat.


Abuelita hot chocolate? 

Melt Abuelita chocolate tablets in warm milk, whisk until frothy, and enjoy the Mexican-style drink.

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FAQs

How to make hot chocolate with powder?

Mix chocolate powder with warm milk or water, stir until smooth, and serve.

How to make hot chocolate without cocoa powder?

Use melted chocolate bars or chocolate syrup instead of cocoa powder.

How to make hot chocolate without chocolate?

Use carob powder or a mix of milk, sugar, and vanilla for a similar taste.

How to make hot chocolate with Cadbury powder?

Mix Cadbury drinking chocolate powder with warm milk, stir well, and serve.

How to make hot chocolate with a chocolate bar?

Melt a chocolate bar in warm milk, whisk until smooth, and enjoy.

Does hot chocolate use milk or water?

Both! Milk makes it creamy, while water gives a lighter taste.

Creamy hot chocolate recipe?

Heat milk, add melted chocolate, sugar, and a little heavy cream, stir, and serve.

How to make white hot chocolate?

Melt white chocolate in warm milk, stir, and enjoy.

Simple 4 steps of hot chocolate?

1. Heat milk or water.
2. Add chocolate powder or melted chocolate.
3. Stir until smooth.
4. Serve warm and enjoy.