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Easy 3-Ingredient Creamy Whipped Hot Chocolate

Two clear glass mugs filled with rich, dark whipped hot chocolate topped generously with fluffy white whipped cream.

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Make a rich, cafe-style hot chocolate at home with a light, fluffy whipped topping using only three simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Heat the milk, cocoa powder, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling. Remove from heat.
  2. While the milk mixture heats, prepare the whipped topping. In a separate bowl, combine the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
  3. Use a hand mixer or whisk to beat the cream mixture until soft peaks form. Do not overbeat.
  4. Pour the hot chocolate base into two mugs.
  5. Spoon the homemade whipped topping generously over the hot chocolate.
  6. Serve immediately while warm, or chill the base and topping separately for an iced version.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
  • You can substitute any milk, but whole milk provides the best creaminess.
  • If you do not have a mixer, you can vigorously whisk the cream by hand until fluffy.

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