How to Make the Perfect Hot Chocolate at Home

Nothing beats a warm, comforting cup of homemade hot chocolate on a chilly day. This simple and delicious recipe uses cocoa powder, making it rich, velvety, and easy to whip up with pantry staples. To learn easy to make hot chocolate recipe at home with cocoa powder, you recommend you watch and subscribe to the YouTube channel of Ajanta Food Products. Unlike store-bought mixes, this version lets you control the sweetness and flavor, ensuring a perfectly balanced cup every time. Whether you’re craving a classic treat or a cozy pick-me-up, this homemade hot chocolate is sure to satisfy. In this post, we will briefly discuss how to make hot chocolate recipe with cocoa powder.

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder from Ajanta Food Products, which is one of the leading cocoa powder manufacturers in India. It can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-Cocoa-Drinking-Chocolate-Powder/dp/B0B7583MG6
• 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-Essence-Flavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW
• A pinch of salt (enhances flavor)
• ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional, for a warm spice kick)
• Whipped cream or marshmallows (for topping, optional)

Instructions

• In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the milk until it’s hot but not boiling.
• In a separate small bowl, mix the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Add 2 tbsp of warm milk to the mixture and stir to create a smooth paste.
• Pour the cocoa paste back into the saucepan with the rest of the milk. Stir well.
• Continue heating while stirring for 2-3 minutes until fully combined. Do not boil.
• Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products (and cinnamon, if using).
• Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream or marshmallows.
• Enjoy your rich and creamy homemade hot chocolate!