Amazing 3 Minute Hot Chocolate with Sea Salt
Enjoy a rich, dark hot chocolate elevated with a sprinkle of sea salt. This recipe brings out the deep cocoa flavor beautifully. Anya created this comforting treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons dark unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (plus extra for topping)
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups whole milk (or your preferred milk)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper if you are using it.
- Add the water and whisk until the mixture is smooth and forms a paste.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Slowly whisk in the milk.
- Heat the mixture, stirring often, until it is hot but not boiling. Do not let it boil.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs.
- Sprinkle a small pinch of flaky sea salt over the top of each serving before you enjoy it.
Notes
- Anya suggests using high-quality dark cocoa for the best flavor depth.
- You can adjust the sugar to match your preference for sweetness.
- For an extra rich taste, substitute 1/2 cup of the milk with heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://savorsensations.com/hot-chocolate-with-sea-salt/
