Luxurious Vegan Hot Chocolate for a very delicious homemade treat yourself moment. It's very rich, sweet, ridiculously thick and creamy, and SO satisfying!
PREP TIME: 5 minutesminutes
COOK TIME: 2 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME: 7 minutesminutes
Servings: 2servings
Ingredients
2½ cups (600mls)creamy non-dairy milk, divided
3tablespoonscocoa powder, unsweetened
3tablespoonssugar
1tablespooncornstarch, or arrowroot
⅛teaspoonsea salt, not table salt
6 tablespoons (about 60grams)chocolate chips, (or similar amount from a chocolate bar)
1teaspoonvanilla extract
vegan whipped cream, for topping
INSTRUCTIONS
Add the milk to a saucepan, reserving 2 tablespoons for the next step. Heat the milk in the pan over medium heat.
While it’s heating, in a small bowl mix the cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add the 2 tablespoons of milk that you set aside and stir until thick, creamy and lump-free.
When the milk has just reached a gentle boil, scoop in the cocoa mixture making sure to scrape the bowl out well so as not to waste any, and give it a good whisk.
Keep whisking the hot chocolate gently (don't stop) for about 2 to 2½ minutes until it thickens up nicely.
Add the chocolate chips, whisk until completely melted then turn off the heat and add the vanilla. Give it another quick whisk then serve immediately.
NOTES
The amount of chocolate chips to add is just a guide. In this recipe I advise measuring them with your heart ;O) The more you add the richer it gets!Store leftover hot chocolate in a sealed jar or container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Warm gently in a pan on the stove. Add a little more plant milk to thin if necessary.