Hot Chocolate from Chocolate Chips Recipe
Velvety smooth and rich hot chocolate from chocolate chips. This recipe uses only 3 ingredients to make the perfect cozy drink.
Equipment
- electric whisk, optional
Ingredients
- ¾ cup whole milk *
- ¼ cup heavy cream *
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips *
Optional
- pinch of salt
- ¼ teaspoon instant coffee
- whipped cream, for topping
- mini marshmallows, for topping
- chocolate sauce, for topping
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat up the milk and heavy cream over medium-low heat. Once the milk starts foaming slightly (but not boiling), remove off heat.
- Place chocolate chips into a mug and pour hot milk over them. Alternatively, add the chocolate chips into the saucepan.
- Let the mixture sit for 4-5 minutes, then mix everything together with a spoon. Use en electric whisk for a perfectly smooth texture.
- Serve immediately, topped with whipped cream, marshmallows and other desired toppings.
Notes
- Milk: you can use any type of milk, including plant-based.
- Heavy cream can be replaced with more milk.
- Any type of chocolate chips can be used: extra dark, dark, semi-sweet, milk, white or ruby chocolate.
- Nutrition information is estimative only and is calculated per serving, without any additional toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 395kcal
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