Varm Chokolade (Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream)
In the cold winter months, there's nothing better than a rich and decadent cup of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream!
Ingredients
- 600 ml (2.5* cups) milk (*we use large mugs for this, so you can cut this down to two cups for smaller mugs!)
- 1.5 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla paste or vanilla extract
- 80 grams (1/2 cup) chopped chocolate/chocolate chips (we prefer using dark chocolate for this, but use whatever you prefer!)
- 2 tsp cocoa powder (optional - we find you get plenty of chocolate flavor with the chopped chocolate, but you can add this for a richer flavor!)
- Pinch of salt
TOPPING
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) heavy whipping cream
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- If adding whipped cream to the top, whip the heavy cream to your preferred stiffness (Note: we don't add sugar to our whipped cream, but feel free to do so!).
- Combine milk, sugar, salt, vanilla, and cocoa powder in a small pot on the stove. Whisk to combine.
- Heat on low heat until you start to see steam coming off the top. You don't want this to boil, as you want to make sure the milk doesn't form a skin on the top!
- Once the mixture has come up to a warmer temperature, add in the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips and whisk until everything is fully combined.
- Divide evenly between two mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Enjoy!
