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Hot Chocolate
A thick, deeply chocolatey hot chocolate made with real chocolate and cream — winter in a mug.
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5 minPrep🔥
8 minCook🍽️
2Serves📊
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Ingredients
- 400ml milk
- 100ml double cream
- 100g good dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp sugar (or to taste)
- Pinch of salt
- To serve: whipped cream, marshmallows, cocoa dust
Instructions
- Warm the milk and cream in a small pan until steaming but not boiling.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar.
- Take off the heat and stir in the chocolate until completely melted.
- Add a pinch of salt to wake up the flavour.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows or a dusting of cocoa.
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Tara’s tips
- Real chocolate gives the depth that cocoa powder alone cannot.
- Don't boil — gentle heat keeps the texture smooth.
Serving suggestions
- Top with whatever feels indulgent — cream, marshmallows or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Storage & reheating
Best fresh; reheats gently.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.
Frequently asked questions
Milk or dark chocolate?
Dark chocolate gives the richest flavour. A 70 percent cocoa solids bar is ideal.
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