There’s nothing more cozy and comforting during the holidays than homemade hot cocoa. Here’s our deliciously decadent Hot Cocoa For a Crowd recipe that makes 8-10 servings, making it perfect for family and friends gatherings!
Hot Cocoa Ingredients
- 200g (1.5 cups) Nido powdered milk
- 50g (1/2 cup) 100% cocoa powder
- 1 (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1½ liter ( about 6 ⅜ cups) of water
- 200g ( 1 cup) bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract, optional
- Sugar, to taste
How to Make Hot Cocoa for a Crowd
In a blender, blend 1/2 liter of water, condensed milk, and cocoa until smooth. Add remaining water to a large saucepan and place over medium-low heat. Whisk the Condensed milk mixture and powdered milk into the water until the powdered milk dissolves completely.
Cook, stirring constantly until smooth, and bring to a simmer, do not boil! Turn off the heat; add the chopped chocolate, and pure vanilla extract, and whisk until the chocolate is melted and fully combined, (there will still be particles of chocolate throughout). Taste and adjust sweetness, if needed. Pour into mugs and garnish with marshmallows or whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy our Hot Cocoa for a crowd!
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📖 Recipe
Hot Cocoa
Ingredients
- 200 g (1.5 cups) Nido powdered milk
- 50 g (1/2 cup) 100% cocoa powder
- 1 (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1½ liter ( about 6 ⅜ cups) of water
- 200 g ( 1 cup) bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract , optional
- Sugar , to taste
Instructions
- In a blender, blend 1/2 liter of water, condensed milk, and cocoa until smooth. Add remaining water to a large saucepan and place over medium-low heat. Whisk the Condensed milk mixture and powdered milk into the water until the powdered milk dissolves completely.
- Cook, stirring constantly until smooth, and bring to a simmer, do not boil! Turn off the heat; add the chopped chocolate, and pure vanilla extract, and whisk until the chocolate is melted and fully combined, (there will still be particles of chocolate throughout).
- Taste and adjust sweetness, if needed. Pour into mugs and garnish with marshmallows or whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy !
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
