Recipe

How to Make the BEST Hot Chocolate

By Ali McCarthy at Wake Forest University

Hot chocolate is such an amazing thing, but I constantly find myself saying, "this is too watery." In order to mend this complication I did some research and came up with a recipe that mimics those found in Parisian cafés.

The BEST Hot Chocolate

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk any your choice
  • 5 tbs. semi-sweet chocolate

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Step 1

Separate out the needed amount of chocolate. This can be done through shaving or chopping the chocolate.

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Step 2

Put the amount of milk needed in a pot on medium-low heat.

Step 3

Consistently stir the milk as it is heating up until a subtle steam starts.

Step 4

Add the chocolate to the milk and keep stirring until it seems completely melted and homogenous.

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Step 5

Optional: Strain the mixture into a heat proof measuring cup.

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Step 6

Distribute the hot chocolate as desired and top it however you would like. (Get creative! My favorites include whipped cream with cinnamon sugar and a toasted marshmallow.)

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Enjoy your delicious homemade hot chocolate! Consider dipping a croissant in it like an authentic Parisian. 

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