The BEST Homemade Hot Chocolate (2 WAYS!) | Rich & Creamy Hot Cocoa Recipe

Hey everyone! Today we're making the ultimate homemade Hot Chocolate, and I'm showing you two incredible methods so you can pick the one that's perfect for you! Both are super simple and beat any store-bought mix.
We cover two styles of Hot Chocolate:
The Rich & Creamy Way (with Condensed Milk): This method is incredibly decadent and uses condensed milk to give your Hot Chocolate a luxurious, deep creamy texture and flavor, plus a hint of optional cardamom (elaichi) for a unique fragrance.
The Thick & Velvety Way (with Cornflour/Cornstarch): If you are using thinner, low-fat milk, this method uses a little bit of cornflour (cornstarch) to give your Hot Chocolate that lovely, thick, 'drinking chocolate' texture without changing the flavor.
Don't forget to top yours with your favorite marshmallows or whipped cream! 😋
✨ METHOD 1: The Rich & Creamy Hot Chocolate
INGREDIENTS:
Cocoa Powder
Milk (Full-fat recommended)
Sweetened Condensed Milk (for richness and sweetness)
Sugar (to taste)
Cardamom/Elaichi Powder (optional, for fragrance)
KEY BENEFITS: Deep flavor, natural creaminess from condensed milk for your Hot Chocolate.
✨ METHOD 2: The Thick & Velvety Hot Chocolate
INGREDIENTS:
Cocoa Powder
Milk (Good for packet/low-fat milk)
Sugar (to taste)
Cornflour / Cornstarch (mixed with a little cold milk for slurry)
KEY BENEFITS: Great thickness and body, perfect for a European-style 'drinking chocolate.

Let me know in the comments: Which Hot Chocolate method are you trying first? 👇
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