Dreamy Creamy Hot Chocolate

Based on 6 reviews

Here’s a super-rich version of a cozy classic.

Ingredients:

1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 (14-ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk (not evaporated milk)
6 1/2 cups hot water
Mini Marshmallows (optional)

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, vanilla and salt; mix well. Over medium heat, slowly stir in water; heat through, stirring occasionally. DO NOT BOIL. Top with marshmallows, if desired.

Tip: Chocolate can be store in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Mix well and reheat before serving.

Recipe Courtesy Paula Deen

Servings: Approximately 2 quarts
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy

Show: Paula's Home Cooking

Ratings for this Entry:

Submitted on January 1, 2010

Submitted on December 12, 2009

This is the best hot chocolate that I have ever made and it's soooo easy to do - I make and take to work every Christmas along with my goodie trays.

Submitted on December 12, 2009

I love this. So easy. My preferrence is 1/3 cup cocoa, the 1/2 cup is toooo much chocolate for me

Submitted on November 11, 2009

this was so good i made it for my parents who finished it in minutes your the best cook ever thank god for this magniefecent cook!!!!!!!!!!!

Submitted on October 10, 2009

Easily the most delicious hot chocolate I have ever made, and it could not be easier! Leftovers keep well, too, not that they will last very long!

Submitted on November 11, 2008

Its yummy in my tummy!!! And to make it even better... its easy!