Dark-Chocolate Hot Cocoa

Name: Dark-Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes 3 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (about 1 cup); 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

72 Ratings

This classic dark hot chocolate contains just bittersweet chocolate, milk, cream, sugar, and a hint of nutmeg. The combination of milk and cream strikes the perfect balance of creaminess.

Martha Stewart Living, February 2011

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

total:

10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

Makes 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Directions

Step 1
Warm milk and cream in a medium saucepan over a medium-low heat. Add chocolate. Whisk until melted and combined. Add sugar, and whisk until dissolved. Continue to warm mixture until thick, about 5 minutes. Whisk in nutmeg.

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Cook's Notes

Hot cocoa can be refrigerated for up to 1 week. Rewarm in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (thin with milk if needed).

Reviews

72 Ratings

5 star values: 16
4 star values: 25
3 star values: 20
2 star values: 9
1 star values: 2

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