Is there anything better than a cup of hot cocoa? Rich, creamy, and smooth, the best hot cocoas are somewhere between a drink and a dessert. If you’re looking to indulge yourself, check out this recipe for the best hot cocoa ever.
Ingredients (to serve 2):
- 1/2 cup of cream
- 1 cup of milk
- 2 tbsp of cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup of dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions:
Step One: In a microwave, melt the dark chocolate (take care that it doesn’t burn).
Step Two: Gently heat the milk in a pan. After a few minutes, add the cocoa powder and sugar. Stir through well.
Step Three: Add the melted dark chocolate to the pan, and stir through well. Remove from the heat and add the cream, serve immediately.
You can adapt this recipe by adding in a cinnamon stick, a drop of maple syrup, or milk chocolate rather than dark.