Rich Homemade Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream

👨‍🍳 Method

To assemble

1. 1
   In a small saucepan, mix the cocoa, sugar and salt with a little of the milk, until no lumps remain.

   Small saucepanWhisk
2. 2
   Add the rest of the milk and the chocolate and heat over medium heat, stirring.

   Stove
3. 3
   When the drink starts to simmer gently, remove from the heat and add the vanilla.

   💡Milk doesn't take well to a real boil: turn off the heat when the drink starts to simmer gently, before big bubbles rise.
4. 4
   Whip the cold cream on medium speed, until it starts to thicken.

   ⚙ WhippingBowlHand mixerorStand mixer

   💡Cold cream whips quickly and holds firm: warm cream won't hold air. Stop when the peaks are firm, before it turns grainy.

   💡Whip cream very cold, in a chilled bowl with chilled beaters, and stop when it holds firm: overwhipping turns it grainy and buttery.
5. 5
   Keep whipping on high speed to firm peaks.

   Hand mixerorStand mixer
6. 6
   Pour into warm glasses, top with the whipped cream and serve hot.