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Velvety dark hot chocolate that tastes luxurious with a few simple ingredients and comes together easily!
Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa
My family loves hot chocolate. Whether it is the holiday season, a special occasion, or just a little cold outside, it’s time for sipping! My homemade hot cocoa has been a favorite for years, and I’ve made many variations. Now it’s time for this Dark Hot Chocolate recipe!
This recipe uses chocolate chips to yield a rich, velvety chocolate texture instead of the cocoa powder I use for hot cocoa. Yes, if you were wondering, that’s the difference between hot cocoa and hot chocolate.
Ingredients
To make this hot chocolate recipe, you’ll need dairy or non-dairy milk, vanilla extract, dark chocolate chips (or coarsely chopped dark chocolate), and just enough sugar to add sweetness.
How to Make Dark Hot Chocolate
This dark hot chocolate comes together by whisking milk and vanilla until it simmers. Then, add the sugar and chocolate chips. Remember to stir consistently! Once the chocolate chips are melted, ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or your favorite hot cocoa toppings.
More Ways to Make Hot Chocolate
Take your mug up a notch and make my creamy cinnamon hot chocolate or this caramel hot cocoa. Delish! My kids always ask for this strawberry hot chocolate or my raspberry hot chocolate for Valentine’s Day, they’re pink and taste amazing!
Dark Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 4 ounces of dark chocolate chocolate chips, or coarsely chopped dark chocolate
- Whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
Cook:
- Whisk the milk and vanilla extract in a large saucepan until smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring consistently.
- Remove from heat. Add the sugar and dark chocolate chips. Continue stirring until the chocolate chips are completely melted.
Serve:
- Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream.
Rosey says
Dark hot chocolate? Don’t mind if I do. This looks like a perfect drink to enjoy with friends and family on and around the holiday.
Natalie says
This looks so delicious! This just inspired me to make some tonight. perfect for the chilly weather.
Henri says
This has me watering! Like literally 🙂 You just reminded me of the red velvet cake, and now I can’t get the idea that I need to eat one out of my head.
LisaLisa says
Mmmm, mmmm, good! I wouldn’t mind having a cup of hot dark chocolate right about now since it’s so cold here. It looks delicious!
Kat says
Whisking up a batch of this rich cocoa is exactly what I need for these chilly winter nights.