Published 15:45 IST, December 23rd 2019
3 hot chocolate recipes you can try this lazy Christmas morning
Chocolate is a true delight for everyone who loves it. Here are recipes for enjoying hot chocolate in three ways - classic, marshmallow & cinnamon
The chilly cold weather is setting in and hot chocolate can serve as the perfect morning drink. With Christmas here, it can be a festive alternative to the routine cups of tea and coffee. With the following recipes, hot chocolate can be made with a 3-way twist:
Classic hot chocolate recipe
Ingredients you will need
- ½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- ¾ cup sugar (brown or white)
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup boiling water
- 3 1/2 cups milk
- ¾ tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup cream
Method to prepare -
Mix cocoa, sugar and salt in a pan. Add water and bring this mixture to a boil. Stir continuously. Add milk and heat the liquid. Turn off the heat, add vanilla extract and mix again. Divide into mugs or glasses. Add cream and serve.
Marshmallow hot chocolate recipe
Ingredients you will need -
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk
- Sugar to taste
- Marshmallows, as required
- ½ tablespoon whipped cream
Method to prepare -
Heat milk in a pan. Add cocoa powder and keep stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Add sugar and mix well till the sugar dissolves and mixes well. Get it off the heat and serve in a glass. Top the drink with marshmallows and whipped cream.
Cinnamon hot chocolate recipe
Ingredients you will need -
- ½ cup non-sweet cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 cups of milk
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Method to prepare -
Mix the cocoa powder, salt, sugar and 2 cups milk in a bowl over medium-low heat until no lumps remain and bring to a rapid simmer. Add the milk to it, gently mix well and then take it off the heat. Pour the hot chocolate, top with cinnamon sticks, a touch of cocoa powder and enjoy!
Updated 18:38 IST, December 23rd 2019