Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Make a hot chocolate drink with dark chocolate and milk. It's a simple treat that can be made in a few minutes.
The drink is made with whole milk, dark chocolate, and a bit of sugar. You can adjust the amount of sugar and chocolate to your taste.
The finished drink is topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 29, 2026Share
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Make a hot chocolate drink with dark chocolate and milk. It's a simple treat that can be made in a few minutes.
The drink is made with whole milk, dark chocolate, and a bit of sugar. You can adjust the amount of sugar and chocolate to your taste.
The finished drink is topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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Ingredients 5
1 cup whole milk
1.5 teaspoons brown sugar, or to taste
2 ounces dark chocolate (such as Moser Roth® 85% Dark Chocolate), or to taste
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, or more to taste
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or more to taste
Instructions
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1
Heat 1 cup of whole milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it is almost boiling, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1.5 teaspoons of brown sugar and stir until it dissolves, about 1 minute. Then stir in 2 ounces of dark chocolate until it melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of heavy whipping cream and a pinch of ground cinnamon. Serve the hot chocolate hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 493 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 28g
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Saturated Fat 17g
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Cholesterol 45mg
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Sodium 120mg
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Total Carbohydrate 57g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 11g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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