Name: Homemade Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces dark, semi-sweet, or bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao, preferably); 4 cups whole milk (or another nondairy milk); 3 teaspoons powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Ingredients

4 serv.

8 ounces dark, semi-sweet, or bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao, preferably)
4 cups whole milk (or another nondairy milk)
3 teaspoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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1 Finely chop the chocolate into small pieces. The pieces have to be able to dissolve easily in the liquid. Set aside.
2 Place the milk into a small, thick-bottomed pot on low heat and bring to a low simmer. Whisk once in a while to ensure that the milk doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. If you wish, add herbs or spices to the milk, bring to a simmer then take off the heat and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain the liquid then place back into the pot and return to a simmer.
3 Add the chocolate, vanilla, powdered sugar, and salt, and whisk vigorously until the chocolate has melted.
4 Heat for another 4 minutes, constantly stirring, until the chocolate is completely melted.
5 Divide between mugs and add a splash of liquor if desired. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.