BEST HOT CHOCOLATE | the ONLY recipe you need

Are you ready for the best hot chocolate you'll ever taste? This recipe is sumptuously rich, velvety smooth, and perfect for warming up throughout the winter season. Unlike its close cousin hot cocoa, which is made from only cocoa powder, chocolate is an essential ingredient for hot chocolate. I prefer a semi-sweet or dark chocolate which has a distinctly rich flavor that tastes amazing when whisked with milk. And speaking of milk, you can make this dairy or dairy-free! So choose your favorite milk - they all work great. For extra tips on how to make hot chocolate and delicious variations, make sure to check out the full recipe post below. Enjoy! 🖨 Printable Hot Chocolate recipe: Sign up for weekly emails (never miss a recipe!): Join the private Facebook group of fellow Downshifters around the world: ► PRODUCTS MENTIONED: Dark Chocolate: Cacao Powder: White Saucepan: Small Whisk: ► ALWAYS IN MY KITCHEN: Counter Stools: Vitamix Blender: Spiralizer: Tea Kettle: Utensil Holder: Flour Jars: Salt Cellar: Knife Set: Cutting Board: Glass Mixing Bowls: Magnetic Measuring Spoons: Magnetic Measuring Cups: For everything else I use in my videos, check out the SHOP page on my website: ► TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:33 Finely chop chocolate 01:11 Different types of milk 01:24 Add milk to saucepan 01:34 Add cacao powder and maple syrup to saucepan 02:27 Add finely chopped chocolate to saucepan and whisk 02:50 Make whipped cream 03:20 Pour hot chocolate into mug and top with whipped cream 03:48 Taste test ► WHAT I'M WEARING Striped Sweater (similar): Jeans: Linen Apron: The music I use: - Great music for YouTubers! Disclaimer: product links may include affiliate links. #hotchocolate #hotchocolaterecipe #chocolate