There is absolutely nothing like decadent, homemade hot chocolate. Learn how to make three different versions.
You will absolutely love this homemade hot cocoa. Mixes and powders can’t hold a candle to the real deal.
To Make This Recipe You Will Need:
- sweetened condensed milk
- milk
- unsweetened baking cocoa
- whipped cream, optional
In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, milk and unsweetened baking cocoa.
Whisk these together over medium heat until the mixture is hot and the cocoa is dissolved.
Serve it topped with a dollop of whipped cream if you like.
Then curl up with a good book, or your favorite holiday movie, and enjoy a precious moment to yourself.
Turtle Hot Chocolate Version
My father’s favorite candy, for as long as I can remember, has always been “turtles.” You know those chocolate covered caramel & pecan treats? I’ve always like them myself and this recipe is a way to enjoy those flavors in the form of a warm, cozy drink.
There’s nothing like a cup of hot chocolate on a cold, wintery day. Wouldn’t you agree? If that is the case, this Turtle Hot Chocolate is sure to be your new favorite.
This time of year, I always see an abundance of the sweetened condensed milk cans on sale at the grocery store. They get used for everything from fudge to bars.
In recent years, I have been finding flavored ones every holiday season. This particular recipe uses caramel sweetened condensed milk. For the “turtle” version simply substitute the caramel flavored s.c.m. for traditional.
If you can’t find the caramel version of the sweetened condensed milk in your area, no worries! Make this with a can of the regular, unflavored sweetened condensed milk and stir a spoonful of dulce de leche or caramel syrup into your mug of hot chocolate.
Caramel Mocha Hot Chocolate Recipe:
For a “Caramel Mocha” flavored cocoa, make the “turtle” version above, and stir 2 tablespoons of instant espresso into the saucepan with the rest of the ingredients.
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The Best Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 4 c milk, I use whole milk, but use whatever you normally drink
- 1/3 c unsweetened baking cocoa
- 1 Tb unsweetened baking cocoa
For Serving
- whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- To begin, simply combine the three ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk this together, stirring continually until the mixture becomes hot and the cocoa is dissolved.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top if you like.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
If nutritional values are provided for this recipe, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands of ingredients you use. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste or for serving. If nutritional values are very important to you, I suggest using your favorite nutritional calculating tool with the brands you use.
This post was originally written in 2017, updated in 2024.
This is delicious. It replaces dessert as it is rich, creamy, chocolaty and sweet. I made for movie night.
Such a yummy treat!!
Yummy , this recipe is right up my alley. Thanks for sharing
Absolutely!