Easy Dark Hot Chocolate Recipe
This Easy Dark Hot Chocolate recipe is a quick and comforting beverage perfect for chilly days. Made with rich dark chocolate, milk, and a hint of vanilla, it creates a smooth and indulgent drink that can be dressed up with marshmallows or whipped cream for an extra treat.
- Author: lina
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice (I used 2%)
- 1 ½ oz dark chocolate
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Heat Ingredients: Add milk, dark chocolate, and brown sugar to a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat. Whisk continuously until the chocolate is completely melted, the mixture is steaming, and all ingredients are fully combined into a smooth hot chocolate.
- Add Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly to enhance the flavor.
- Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into a mug. Optionally, top with marshmallows, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings for added richness and decoration. Enjoy immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use any milk variety you prefer, such as whole milk, almond milk, or oat milk, for different flavors and dietary needs.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar to taste for a sweeter or less sweet hot chocolate.
- For an extra velvety texture, heat the milk gently without boiling to avoid scalding.
- Adding a pinch of cinnamon or chili powder can introduce a spicy twist to this classic drink.
- This recipe serves one but can be easily scaled up for more servings.
Keywords: dark hot chocolate, easy hot chocolate, dark chocolate drink, cozy beverage, quick hot chocolate