The Intense Chocolate Concoction.
Let chocolate take the lead in a cup of hot chocolate. With less milk, fat and creaminess, the chocolate is truly the star in a cup of Rich Hot Chocolate. Rich Hot Chocolate is a simple recipe for the chocolate lover and can be prepared in minutes. This drink is a dessert in itself. Rich Hot Chocolate brings a smile after each sip. Make this decadence in a cup today.
Rich Hot Chocolate topped with Nutmeg
Bittersweet Chocolate, Coarsely Chopped
Chocolate and Boiling Water in a Saucepan
Rich Hot Chocolate in a Saucepan
| Rich Hot Chocolate |
Author: Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins
Serves: 6 to 8
Ingredients
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
- 1 ½ cups milk
- Nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Place chocolate in a small saucepan over an oven range. Do not turn on the heat. Pour ¾ cup boiling water over the chocolate and stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in the remaining boiling water and milk over the chocolate mixture.
- Turn on the oven to medium heat and whisk the chocolate mixture continuously until hot but not boiling. If you do not have a whisk, use a fork.
- The hot chocolate should be served immediately; or set aside and re-heated. Just be sure to whisk it again over medium heat. To serve, ladle the hot chocolate into a cup. Optional: sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg onto the top of each cup.
Serving size: Approx. 1/2 cup Calories: 125 Fat: 7 g Saturated fat: 4 g Unsaturated fat: 3 g : 16 g Sugar: 14 g Fiber: 1 g Protein: 2 g Cholesterol: 2 mg
Notes: If you prefer to make your Rich Hot Chocolate creamier, add a dollop of whipped cream on top of each cup of hot chocolate (not stirred in). Ingredient recommendation: use 72% dark chocolate. Nutrition Note: The nutrition information above is based on the use of 1% milk.
