Hot chocolate

Introduction:

Hot, creamy and chocolaty homemade hot chocolate. A combination of chocolate, cocoa powder, cream and milk make this hot chocolate delicious. Hot chocolate is different from hot cocoa. Hot chocolate is made with actual chocolate, whereas hot cocoa is made only with cocoa powder. So it is a little thin compared to the rich and creamy hot chocolate. Semi -sweet chocolate is usually added but you can try making hot chocolate with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate .Serve with your favourite garnishes -grated or chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, whipped cream, marsh mellows...But I like my cup of hot chocolate with a little fresh cream....Do enjoy this beverage as an evening drink...

	Cuisine: International
	Recipe category: beverage
	Prep time: 5 min
	Cooking time: 15 min
	Serves: 4
Ingredients:
Milk (full fat)	2 cups
Sugar	3 tbsp
Grated chocolate (Preferably dark chocolate)	2 tbsp
Cocoa powder	1 tbsp
Cream	2 tbsp
Garnish:
Grated chocolate	optional
Fresh cream	optional

Method:

Pour milk in a saucepan and place it over low heat

Whisk in sugar, cocoa powder, grated chocolate and cream

Continue to whisk, taking care - no lumps are formed

Chocolate melts. When it starts to simmer

Switch off the flame (do not allow it to boil)

Pour into your favourite glass and garnish with fresh cream and grated chocolate

Hot chocolate is ready to serve

Notes:

You can add a splash of vanilla essence as soon as you remove the hot chocolate from heat

Garnishing is optional. It tastes great on its own.

I have used low fat cream. You can use medium fat cream or heavy cream