Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Are you ready for the best hot chocolate you'll ever taste? This recipe is sumptuously rich, velvety smooth, and perfect for warming up throughout the winter season.
Unlike its close cousin hot cocoa, which is made from only cocoa powder, chocolate is an essential ingredient for hot chocolate. I prefer a semi-sweet or dark chocolate which has a distinctly rich flavor that tastes amazing when whisked with milk. And speaking of milk, you can make this dairy or dairy-free! So choose your favorite milk - they all work great.
For extra tips on how to make hot chocolate and delicious variations, make sure to check out the full recipe post below. Enjoy!
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► TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:33 Finely chop chocolate
01:11 Different types of milk
01:24 Add milk to saucepan
01:34 Add cacao powder and maple syrup to saucepan
02:27 Add finely chopped chocolate to saucepan and whisk
02:50 Make whipped cream
03:20 Pour hot chocolate into mug and top with whipped cream
03:48 Taste test
► WHAT I'M WEARING
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#hotchocolate #hotchocolaterecipe #chocolate
Are you ready for the best hot chocolate you'll ever taste? This recipe is sumptuously rich, velvety smooth, and perfect for warming up throughout the winter season.
Unlike its close cousin hot cocoa, which is made from only cocoa powder, chocolate is an essential ingredient for hot chocolate. I prefer a semi-sweet or dark chocolate which has a distinctly rich flavor that tastes amazing when whisked with milk. And speaking of milk, you can make this dairy or dairy-free! So choose your favorite milk - they all work great.
For extra tips on how to make hot chocolate and delicious variations, make sure to check out the full recipe post below. Enjoy!
🖨 Printable Hot Chocolate recipe: downshiftology.com/recipes/best-hot-chocolate
Sign up for weekly emails (never miss a recipe!): https://mailchi.mp/downshiftology/youtube/
Join the private Facebook group of fellow Downshifters around the world: facebook.com/groups/downshiftologycommunity
► PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
Dark Chocolate: amzn.to/3qwhZPW
Cacao Powder: amzn.to/3ong9yZ
White Saucepan: amzn.to/2VFGPPn
Small Whisk: amzn.to/3qsnHT2
► ALWAYS IN MY KITCHEN:
Counter Stools: bit.ly/2tUNvZG
Vitamix Blender: amzn.to/2NjFp75
Spiralizer: amzn.to/2N37WRy
Tea Kettle: amzn.to/2uuNSMp
Utensil Holder: bit.ly/2tVfGaH
Flour Jars: amzn.to/30UZESn
Salt Cellar: amzn.to/2UUyK9r
Knife Set: bit.ly/2tUGzMa
Cutting Board: amzn.to/2Vskgv9
Glass Mixing Bowls: amzn.to/2L2hx6O
Magnetic Measuring Spoons: amzn.to/2YIeKYT
Magnetic Measuring Cups: amzn.to/3hAJu6A
For everything else I use in my videos, check out the SHOP page on my website: downshiftology.com/shop
► TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:33 Finely chop chocolate
01:11 Different types of milk
01:24 Add milk to saucepan
01:34 Add cacao powder and maple syrup to saucepan
02:27 Add finely chopped chocolate to saucepan and whisk
02:50 Make whipped cream
03:20 Pour hot chocolate into mug and top with whipped cream
03:48 Taste test
► WHAT I'M WEARING
Striped Sweater (similar): bit.ly/3lJQWx7
Jeans: bit.ly/32Fq7l5
Linen Apron: bit.ly/2twA32E
The music I use: bit.ly/2Ms5nF2 - Great music for YouTubers!
Disclaimer: product links may include affiliate links.
#hotchocolate #hotchocolaterecipe #chocolate
