When the leaves start to fall and the morning air turns cool, that means it’s hot chocolate time in my house! My boys LOVE hot (okay warm) chocolate, and while the store-bought hot chocolate mix is okay, I found that making it homemade is so much better. If you’re looking for a creamy hot chocolate recipe, Dove hot chocolate is a good choice!
What Ingredients Do I Need to Make Dove Hot Chocolate?
If you’ve been around for a while, you know that I love recipes with minimal ingredients that pack a big taste. This homemade hot chocolate recipe does just that. Grab these few ingredients from your pantry and prepare to indulge your tastebuds with a delicious cup of hot chocolate. You’ll love the tasty flavor the Dove chocolate adds.
You’ll need:
- Dove chocolate
- Milk – any milk is fine, even a milk alternative
- Sugar
- Unsweetened Cocoa powder – any brand will work, it doesn’t have to be premium cocoa powder!
- Vanilla extract
What Equipment Do I Need for Dove Hot Chocolate?
The things you’ll need for this recipe are minimal. Just grab the equipment below and begin mixing up this silky smooth milk chocolate drink!
You’ll need:
- Pot
- Whisk
What is the difference between hot chocolate and hot cocoa?
We hear the terms hot chocolate and hot cocoa interchangeably, but did you know they’re actually two different things? Hot chocolate is made using pieces of milk or dark chocolate, while hot cocoa is made using a ground-up powder of cacao beans. Both are yummy, but because this recipe is made with Dove chocolate, it’s considered hot chocolate!
How do you make hot chocolate thicker?
This Dove hot chocolate recipe already has great thickness, but any time a hot chocolate recipe doesn’t simply add cornstarch. It’s probably something you have on hand and is an easy way to get the consistency you’re looking for.
How do I make hot chocolate creamier?
On the contrary, if you’re looking to make your hot chocolate creamier, you’ll need to add 1 cup of heavy cream or half and half to your recipe.
Does hot chocolate taste better when made with milk or water?
Milk creates a richer and creamier flavor in hot chocolate. For an even richer hot chocolate flavor substitute 1 cup of milk for 1 cup of heavy cream or half and half. I guarantee you’ll never use water again.
How long do you boil hot chocolate?
Only until the chocolate is fully melted, incorporated, and is silky smooth. You don’t want to boil it for too long.
How to Make Dove Hot Chocolate
Follow these easy steps and you’ll be on your way to drinking a cup of this indulgent hot chocolate drink in no time!
- Put milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium or medium-low heat, whisking frequently until warm.
- Add chopped Dove chocolate and whisk the mixture constantly. Bring it to a slight boil. Make sure the chocolate melts and the hot chocolate is smooth and silky.
- Whisk in the vanilla extract.
- Serve it immediately with whip cream topping and chocolate or caramel syrup!
Can I Make this Hot Chocolate Ahead of Time?
I suggest making hot chocolate right when you’re ready to drink it, so it stays warm. If you are making hot chocolate for a large party, you can put it in a crockpot on the warm setting. Mix it every so often to evenly disburse the heat. This way, making the hot chocolate is a one-time process and you aren’t making several individual cups. Instead, you are making a pot of hot chocolate able to serve 4-6 people at a time.
How long does hot chocolate keep?
Hot chocolate is best consumed right away so that the temperature keeps.
I hope you enjoy this silky smooth delicious hot chocolate! It’s the perfect drink option when the weather starts to change. What are your favorite warm drinks to sip on?
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Coffee and Brownies,
Ashley Rae
Dove Hot Chocolate
If you’re looking for a creamy hot chocolate recipe, Dove hot chocolate is a good choice!
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup dove chocolate (about 8 pieces); chopped
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat it over medium or medium-low heat, whisking frequently until warm.
- Add chopped Dove chocolate and whisk constantly. Bring to a slight boil. Make sure the chocolate melts so that the hot chocolate is smooth and silky.
- Whisk in the vanilla extract.
- Serve it immediately with whip cream topping and chocolate or caramel syrup!
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