Homemade hot chocolate (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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40 g dark chocolate, 70% or 80% cacao
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300 ml whole milk or your favorite plant-based milk
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10 g coconut sugar, brown sugar, or muscovado
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Whipped cream (plain or vanilla) or heavy cream
# Instructions:
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Chop the chocolate coarsely with a knife. Heat the milk in a pot until it starts to simmer, then stir in the chocolate chunks.
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Keep stirring until the chocolate completely melts. Toss in the coconut sugar, then turn off the heat.
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Pour the hot chocolate into your mug, then top it off with whipped cream. Sprinkle some grated chocolate on top and enjoy it right away.
# Notes:
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A rich and cozy way to make authentic hot chocolate.
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For whipped cream, you can use heavy cream for making whipped cream with a hint of vanilla (from extract, vanilla bean, or powder) and some coconut or brown sugar. Or, mascarpone whipped cream is a speedy option for lazy days!