10 minute gourmet hot chocolate

Ingredients

• 2 cups Whole Milk (preferably 2% or whole for richness)
• 1 cup Heavy Cream (cold, for extra silkiness)
• 50 g Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa) (high-quality, unsweetened bar broken into pieces)
• 50 g Dark Chocolate (64% cocoa) (adds a slightly sweeter note)
• 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar (adjust to taste; chocolate already provides sweetness)
• 1 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (enhances chocolate depth)
• 1 pinch Sea Salt (amplifies chocolate flavor)
• 6 pieces Marshmallows (for topping; optional but recommended)

Instructions

1. Combine Milk and Cream

   Pour the whole milk and heavy cream into the saucepan and place over medium heat.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

2. Add Sugar and Cocoa Powder

   Stir in 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder until fully dissolved.

   Time: PT1M

3. Melt the Chocolate

   Add the broken pieces of 70% and 64% dark chocolate to the warm milk mixture. Reduce heat to low and whisk gently until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Low heat

4. Season with Sea Salt

   Add a pinch of sea salt and give the drink one final stir.

   Time: PT30S

5. Serve and Garnish

   Pour the hot chocolate into your favorite mugs and top each with marshmallows.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1000

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

70 g

Fat

70 g

Fiber

6 g