The Ultimate Indulgent Hot Cocoa For Two Recipe

The Ultimate Indulgent Hot Cocoa For Two Recipe

  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 pinches of salt
  • 2 cups half-and-half or 1 cup whole milk plus 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  1. Whisk together the cocoa, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and about 1/2 cup half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the cocoa and sugar are dissolved. Whisk in the rest of the half-and-half.
  2. Bring it just to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly, then reduce the heat and slowly simmer it 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the vanilla and serve.