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Hot Chocolate

Recipe by Barnali's Kitchen on YouTubeAdded 10 November 2026.
  • 10 min
  • Serves 2
  • 7 ingredients

5 minutes to prep, 5 to cook. A rich, velvety hot chocolate made with both dark and milk chocolate, cocoa powder, and a hint of sugar. Adjust the thickness with extra milk and finish with whipped cream and grated chocolate for an indulgent treat.

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Ingredients

2 servingsMetric

Amounts as Barnali's Kitchen gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    In a saucepan, combine the sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, milk powder, and a pinch of salt; stir to mix evenly.

  2. 2

    Add the milk to the dry mixture and stir until fully incorporated.

  3. 3

    Add the dark chocolate and milk chocolate pieces, stirring with a spoon until they melt and blend into the liquid.

  4. 4

    Place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat and heat for 3‑4 minutes, or until the mixture begins to boil, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    If a thinner consistency is desired, stir in an additional 1/2 cup milk.

  6. 6

    Turn off the heat, pour the hot chocolate into mugs, and top each with whipped cream and grated chocolate.

Tips while you cook

Mix dry ingredients first
Stir the sugar, cocoa powder, milk powder, and salt together before adding the milk.
Watch the heat
Heat over medium and stir occasionally until the mixture begins to boil.
Adjust thickness after melting
If a thinner consistency is desired, stir in the additional 1/2 cup milk after the chocolate has melted.

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