Homemade Hot Chocolate

Today I’ve got something very special for you. This past week has been very icky out. This type of weather makes me want to spend evenings inside, curled up on the couch in front of the fireplace or a good movie. And what’s the perfect drink for nights like this?

I’ll tell you what: hot chocolate.

A big, steamy cup of chocolatey goodness is the ultimate comfort. There are billions of kinds of hot cocoa out there, from cheaper grocery store brands to fancy varieties that will cost you almost as much as a bottle of wine. But what about the lost art of making cocoa yourself? Melting chocolate in heavy cream...until it's velvety smooth.

Well, today I’m reviving the art of making hot chocolate recipes from scratch.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup of Dark Chocolate Morsels
1/2 cup of Semi Chocolate
2 cups of Heavy Cream
1/2 cup of Milk or Half & Half
2 Tsp of Corn Starch 
1/2 of Granulated Sugar (More if Desired)
2 Tsp of Vanilla Extract
Pinch of Cinnamon (Optional)
Cool Whip

Directions:
Combine cream, corn starch, half & half, and sugar in a medium sauce pan over medium low heat until the sugar dissolves. Add the vanilla and chocolate stirring occasionally until they are melted and the mixture is smooth. Add Cinnamon if desired. Top with Cool Whip and Serve Immediately.

 

Enjoy =)

Happy Eating!