SaedNews: Surely, you can get hot chocolate from coffee shops or supermarkets with various brands. But did you know that making homemade hot chocolate with a lower cost takes only 5 minutes?
According to SaadNews Family Magazine, hot chocolate is actually a thicker version of cocoa milk. This delightful drink contains finely chopped chocolate, chocolate chips, or even white chocolate. It can be made with water, but for the best hot chocolate, it's preferable to use hot milk (ideally whole milk). Additionally, adding flavorings such as cinnamon and vanilla is very popular.
Another important note about hot chocolate is that it usually contains less added sugar than cocoa milk because the chopped chocolate already contains sugar. If you're looking to make high-quality cocoa beverages, the following products would be the best choice.
How to Make Hot Chocolate
Method 1: Cocoa Powder
Ingredients
Cocoa powder: 3 tablespoons
Sugar: 3 tablespoons
Milk (preferably full-fat): 1 ½ cups
Water: ½ cup
Hot Chocolate Preparation with Cocoa Powder
Combine cocoa powder and sugar.
Pour water into a medium-sized pot and wait for it to start boiling.
Add the cocoa powder and sugar mixture to the boiling water.
After the cocoa powder and water are fully combined, add the milk and continue stirring on medium heat. Be careful not to let the milk boil.
Once the hot chocolate reaches your desired temperature, remove it from the heat and pour it into a cup. Enjoy!
When serving homemade hot chocolate, you can add a little vanilla (a pinch) to it. Depending on your preference, you can also add various spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and coconut powder to make your hot chocolate more aromatic and give it a unique flavor.
Method 2: Cocoa Powder and Chocolate Chips
This version of hot chocolate becomes richer and more chocolatey. It's made by combining cocoa powder with chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon
Sugar: 1 tablespoon
Milk (preferably full-fat): 2 cups
Chocolate chips: 2 tablespoons
Hot Chocolate Preparation with Chocolate Chips
Place your preferred milk in a pot over medium-low heat. (Using milk instead of water makes this hot chocolate creamy and flavorful.)
Add the cocoa powder and sugar to the milk and mix them together.
Once the cocoa powder and sugar are well combined and the milk is warm, add the chocolate chips and stir until they melt into the milk.
Before serving, add a little vanilla to the hot chocolate and enjoy.
To make your homemade hot chocolate thicker, you can add an extra tablespoon of chocolate chips. If you find your hot chocolate too sweet, you can use darker chocolate chips or eliminate the sugar altogether. If you don’t have chocolate chips, you can use regular chocolate bars, breaking them into small pieces to replace the chips.
If you want your hot chocolate to be more aromatic and flavorful, you can add cinnamon and nutmeg to your taste. In some countries, it's common to add a shot of espresso after preparing hot chocolate.
Suggested Add-ins for Hot Chocolate
Whipped cream
Mini marshmallows
Chocolate chips
Caramel sauce
Chocolate sauce
Cinnamon
Instant coffee or espresso powder
Nutella
Powdered milk
