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Creamy Whipped Hot Chocolate

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A cozy and indulgent homemade hot chocolate topped with a fluffy whipped chocolate cream, perfect for winter evenings and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 4 oz (115 g) good quality dark chocolate, finely chopped (60-70% cocoa)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk: Pour 2 cups (480 ml) of whole milk into a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling, about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Melt the chocolate: Add 4 oz (115 g) finely chopped dark chocolate into the hot milk. Whisk gently until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Prepare the whipped topping: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whip on medium-high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 3 to 4 minutes. If using cocoa powder, sift in 1 tablespoon gradually and fold gently.
  4. Assemble the drink: Pour the warm chocolate milk into a mug, leaving room at the top. Spoon or pipe a generous dollop of the whipped chocolate cream on top.
  5. Final touch: Optionally sprinkle cocoa powder or shaved chocolate over the whipped cream. Serve immediately.

Notes

Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best volume. Avoid overheating milk to prevent scorching or melting whipped topping. Whip cream to soft peaks only. Re-whip topping if it deflates before serving. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with canned coconut cream and milk with almond or oat milk.

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