BEST HOMEMADE HOT COCOA

Smooth, luscious and delicious, this is a great beverage recipe to sip during the cold months of the year! VIDEO https://youtu.be/xLynGGdFSHg

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1  pinch fleur de sel
• 1⁄3 cup boiling water
• 4  cups milk
• 3⁄4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1  cup  whipped cream (for garnish)
• 1⁄4 cup  chocolate shavings (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, add sugar, cocoa powder and salt; whisk until blended.
2. Slowly pour in boiling water and whisk until nice and smooth. Set the heat on medium and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
3. Whisk in the milk and heat it up until hot – do not boil!
4. As soon as bubbles are coming up, whisk constantly for 2 minutes before removing from the heat. Stir in pure vanilla extract.
5. Divide the hot cocoa in mugs, top with whipped cream and garnish with shaved dark chocolate.