How to Make a Quick & Luxurious Hot Chocolate at Home
Everyone has their own way of making hot chocolate. Some do it with water, others do it with milk and some do a mixture of both. Me? I just use milk with a splash of hot water to keep the beverage nice and warm for as long as possible.
Now if you know me well, you'll be aware that I'm not the biggest fan of hot chocolate; I could take it or leave it, honestly. But this one from Starbucks is an absolute game changer for me. It's not too sweet and sickly, but it's not too bitter and rich, it's just perfect! So here's how to make a luxury hot chocolate, using Starbucks powder, in the comfort of your own home.
Ingredients
*4-5 tsps hot chcolate powder
*150-200ml milk
*A splash of boiling water
*Squirty cream (optional)
*Mini marshmallows (optional)
Method
Step one: heat up the milk either in a pan on the hub or using a milk frother. We use the wand on our coffee machine to heat up and froth the milk
Step two: tip 2.5 tsps of hot chocolate powder (if using 5 tsps) or 2 tsps of powder (if using 4 tsps) into a mug of your choice and then pour some of the milk over the top, stirring as you go
Step three: once you're satisfied that the initial hot chocolate powder has melted into the liquid, add the remaining powder and pour in the remaining milk
Step four: give the milk/chocolate concoction a good stir until all powder has gone and then add a splash of hot water for good measure
Step five: grab a blanket and find a cosy film on Netflix, sit back and enjoy your piping hot, delicious beverage. Add cream and marshmallows to the top if you're feeling particularly indulgent :)
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