| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 10 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Kosher salt
- Add-Ins:
- Tropical:
- 1 tablespoon rum
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Toasted coconut, for garnish
- Smoky:
- 1 tablespoon Scotch, such as Johnny Walker Black
- Toasted marshmallows, for garnish
- Smoked salt, for garnish
- Peppermint:
- 1 tablespoon peppermint schnapps
- Peppermint stick, for garnish
Instructions
- For the base: Whisk together the milk, sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, vanilla and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture boils, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, and continue whisking until thickened, about 30 seconds more.
- Mix in add-ins as desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 201 |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Cholesterol | 18 mg |
| Sodium | 491 mg |
Reviews
I just made the base with my kids and it is absolutely perfect! Not too sweet and perfectly delicious!