The Ultimate Creamy Hot Chocolate ☕🍫

There’s nothing better than a cozy cup of hot chocolate on a gloomy, rainy day. This recipe is rich, smooth, and insanely comforting. Perfect for curling up with a book or a good movie. Ready? Let’s make it!

Ingredients (Makes 2 cups):

2 cups whole milk (or your favorite plant-based milk)

3.5 oz dark chocolate (at least 70%), chopped

2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

1 tbsp cornstarch (for extra creaminess)

A pinch of salt

Whipped cream (optional, but highly recommended)

Cinnamon or vanilla extract (optional, for extra flavor)

How to Make It:

1. Mix the dry ingredients – In a small saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.

2. Add the milk – Slowly pour in the milk while whisking to avoid lumps.

3. Heat it up – Place the saucepan over low heat and stir constantly until it starts warming up.

4. Melt the chocolate – Add the chopped chocolate and keep stirring until it’s fully melted and smooth.

5. Let it thicken – Keep cooking for a couple of minutes until it reaches your desired consistency. Want it thicker? Let it simmer a little longer!

6. Serve & enjoy – Pour into your favorite mug, top with whipped cream, and maybe a sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder.

Sip, relax, and let the rain do its thing.

SECRET TIP

✨My Mom’s Secret Tip: She always added a tiny pinch of chili powder to her hot chocolate. It doesn’t make it spicy, but it deepens the chocolate flavor in the most amazing way. Try it—you won’t regret it!✨

What’s your favorite hot drink for a rainy day? Let me know in the comments!