Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Ultimate Hot Chocolate 3.7 (95) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 22, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 4 Ingredients 4 cups milk 1 cinnamon stick, 6 sprigs fresh mint, or 2 split vanilla bean (optional) 10 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate, cut into small pieces Whipped cream, for serving (optional) Chocolate shavings (optional) Directions Heat milk to scalding in a medium saucepan. Add cinnamon, mint, or vanilla, if desired. Let steep 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat; strain, and return to saucepan. Reheat milk; using a whisk, stir in chocolate until melted and milk is frothy. Serve immediately with a dollop of whipped cream garnished with chocolate shavings, if desired. Originally appeared: Unknown origin, January 2006 (published), The Martha Stewart Show, Unknown origin Rate it Print