This homemade hot chocolate is extra rich and delicious, has two types of chocolate, and you can add other flavor add-homemade hot cocoa powder for fun! Fun fact: the number of times people searched the internet for hot chocolate in December 2020 was twice that of previous years. Probably because we all needed that extra comfort after a hard year.
I don’t know about you, but I still need the creamy, cozy comfort of a mug full of hot chocolate. What Type of Chocolate to Use I used Baker’s semi-sweet chocolate because that’s what I had on hand, but you can definitely use semi-sweet chocolate chips to make this hot chocolate more affordable. Can I Use a Different Type of Milk? Technically, you can use different types of milk or non-dairy milk substitutes for your hot chocolate, just keep in mind that the type of milk you use will directly impact the creaminess and sweetness of your hot chocolate. The recipe below is designed for a combination of whole milk and half and half, which I found to be rich and creamy without being too heavy.
50 mix of whole milk and heavy cream, so if you don’t have half and half you can change the ingredients below to be 3 cups whole milk and one cup heavy cream for the same result. What Else Can I Add to Hot Chocolate? This is where homemade hot chocolate gets fun. There are so many extra ingredients that you can add to make new flavors.
Place the saucepot over medium heat. Once the chocolate is fully melted into the milk and the milk is has begun to steam, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Taste and adjust the sugar or chocolate to your liking. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.