Hot Chocolate Recipe (with Video)

Preparing the Cocoa Mixture
1. In a large pot, add in white sugar and sift in cocoa powder.
2. Stir the sugar and cocoa powder together to combine.
3. Place the pot over medium-low heat.
4. Next, add in milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
5. Stir ingredients together well until they are fully combined.
6. Heat up the mixture until it starts to steam. Be sure to not heat up the mixture too much as we do not want the mixture to boil.
Adding the Chocolate
1. Once the mixture is steaming, add in chopped semi-sweet chocolate.
2. Continually stir until the chocolate is melted.
Simmering and Serving
1. Once the chocolate has melted, slightly turn the heat up to bring the mixture to a low simmer.
2. Simmer for about 5 minutes while periodically stirring.
3. Once the chocolate has achieved a smooth and creamy texture you can remove it from the heat.
4. Allow the hot chocolate to cool for a couple of minutes before serving and enjoy.