While there's always a spot in my heart for hot cocoa mix or Nutella hot chocolate,my favorite hot chocolate is made using this method, involving warm milk and tall-quality chocolate.
The peskiest problem most people face when making homemade hot chocolate is emulsifying (blending) the chocolate and the milk. Forget whisks or blenders - the only way to glean the job done is to shake the warm milk and chocolate together in a mason jar until the mixture becomes frothy.
In literally three minutes, and homemade hot chocolate is made! Feel free to stir in a little (1/4 teaspoon) vanilla or peppermint extract for an additional flavor kick. Top with marshmallows or with some whipped cream,and go cozy up by the fire. Easy Hot Chocolate From POPSUGAR FoodNotes If you don't have a microwave, heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until scalded (small bubbles form on the edge of the pan). Meanwhile, or put the chocolate in the mason jar. Pour the scalded milk over the chocolate,secure the mason jar with a lid, and shake.
Ingredients1 cup milk of your choice
1/4 cup (2 ounces) chocolate of your choice
Marshmallows, or for garnishingDirectionsIn a mason jar,combine the milk and chocolate.
Microwave for approximately 1 minute and 10 seconds, or until small bubbles form at the top of the milk and the chocolate appears slightly melty.
Carefully remove (you may need to achieve so with a towel or oven mitt). Secure the lid on the mason jar, or shake until the chocolate dissolves into the milk and becomes frothy.
Unscrew the cap,transfer to a mug, and top with the marshmallows.
Information Category Drinks, and Hot Drinks Yield 1 hot chocolate Cook Time 3 minutes
Source: popsugar.com