Okay, hot chocolate is delicious no matter what. Even those cheap little hot chocolate packets you can get in packs of six at the store are tasty. But if you’re a real hot chocolate lover and want to take your hot cocoa to the next level so you can really enjoy all of those rich, chocolatey notes and impress your friends and family, here are some tips you’ll want to follow.
Double Up on the Chocolate
Some hot chocolate recipes use cocoa powder while others rely on chopped bars of chocolate. But, in the words of a very wise meme, “por que no los dos (why not both)”? Using both will help you get an even richer, more chocolatey flavor.
Use Whole Milk
Sure, you can make hot chocolate with water, but that’s not going to create nearly as delicious and satisfying a result as using a dairy product. We’re not cutting calories here: use whole milk for best results. That’s how you’ll get that impossibly creamy hot chocolate that hits the spot just right.
Sweeten With Sugar
On their own, cocoa powder and dark chocolate are actually pretty bitter and not that sweet. But you want your hot chocolate to come out sweet, don’t you? So don’t forget to sweeten it with sugar or brown sugar.
