Homemade Hot Chocolate 3 Ways
- Level: Easy
- Total: 10 min
- Active: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
3 cups cold milk
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Kosher salt
Add-Ins:
Tropical:
1 tablespoon rum
Whipped cream, for garnish
Toasted coconut, for garnish
Smoky:
1 tablespoon Scotch, such as Johnny Walker Black
Toasted marshmallows, for garnish
Smoked salt, for garnish
Peppermint:
1 tablespoon peppermint schnapps
Peppermint stick, for garnish
Directions
- For the base: Whisk together the milk, sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, vanilla and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture boils, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, and continue whisking until thickened, about 30 seconds more.
- Mix in add-ins as desired, and serve immediately.
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