The Best Hot Chocolate Ever | 3 Levels: Easy to Expert

Here's how to make the best hot chocolate ever! In this video I show you how to make three levels of rich, creamy hot chocolate—perfect for any chocolate lover! Whether you're new to making hot drinks, looking to upgrade, or ready to master a luxuriously thick Italian hot chocolate, follow along to create your ultimate hot chocolate, with each recipe bringing more warmth, comfort, and flavour. Here are the three recipes below: Hot Chocolate Level 1: Easy - Classic Hot Chocolate Ingredients: 480 ml (2 cups) whole milk (or milk of choice) 15 g (2 tablespoons) cocoa powder 25 g (2 tablespoons) sugar (adjust to taste) Mini marshmallows (for topping) Method: Warm the Milk: In a saucepan, warm the milk until it's steaming but not boiling. Whisk in Cocoa powder and sugar: Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved and smooth. Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into a mug. Top with Marshmallows: Add mini marshmallows on top and enjoy! ***** Hot Chocolate Level 2: Intermediate - Extra Chocolatey Hot Chocolate Ingredients: 480 ml (2 cups) whole milk 55 g (1/3 cup) chocolate of choice (around 55% cacao), finely chopped 12 g (1 tablespoon) sugar (optional, adjust to taste) 1.25 ml (1/4 teaspoon) vanilla extract Fancy marshmallow (for topping) Method: Heat the Milk: In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling. Add Chocolate: Add the chopped chocolate and stir until it's melted and smooth. Add Sugar (Optional): Add sugar if you'd like a sweeter hot chocolate, stirring until fully dissolved. Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract. Serve: Pour into a mug. Top with a Marshmallow: Place a fancy marshmallow on top and enjoy! ***** Hot Chocolate Level 3: Expert - Thick and Rich Italian Hot Chocolate Ingredients: 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) whole milk 110 g (3/4 cup) dark chocolate (70% cacao), finely chopped 15-30 g (1-2 tablespoons) sugar (optional, adjust to taste) 8 g (1 tablespoon) cornflour (cornstarch) 5g (1 tablespoon) of Cocoa powder Pinch of sea salt Double cream/hea