The best hot chocolate recipe

This decadent hot chocolate recipe is a real treat for kids – and adults alike. If you're feeling adventurous, try topping with some whipped cream and marshmallows or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
See method- Serves 4
- Takes 10 mins
- 322 calories / serving
Ingredients
- 25g cocoa powder
- 60g caster sugar
- 850ml milk
- 100g classic 74% dark chocolate, chopped
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Shop ingredientsEach serving contains
- Energy
- 1350kJ 322.0kcal
- Fat
- 16g
- Saturates
- 9g
- Salt
- 0.2g
- Sugars
- 33g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 35.8gProtein 10.6gFibre 2.4g
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- Whisk the cocoa powder and caster sugar into 50ml milk until dissolved.
- Pour the remaining milk into a pan, add the chocolate mixture and bring to the boil.
- Chop the dark chocolate and place nearly all of it into a mug.
- Pour over the boiling milk and sprinkle with the leftover chocolate to serve.
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- As part of a healthy balanced diet, we recommend this recipe for a special occasion or treat.








