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Homemade Dark Chocolate Cocoa

A creamy decadent hot cocoa drink with hints of vanilla and dark chocolate-topped with fresh whipped cream.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk (or whatever kind you like)
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar More if you like it sweeter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 squares good quality dark chocolate
  • 1 cup whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Whisk together milk, half and half, sugar, cocoa, and salt in a large saucepan. Cook on low heat until bubbles begin to form at the edges. DO NOT BOIL. Remove pan from the heat and stir in dark chocolate and vanilla. When the chocolate has melted whisk once more and pour into two large mugs. Serve with fresh whipped cream.