Description
This homemade hot cocoa mix recipe, made without dry milk, offers a rich, authentic chocolate flavor with a unique warmth from cardamom. It’s a customizable, wholesome, and family-friendly indulgence perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
- 150 g (1.25 cups) unsweetened cocoa powder, (Dutch-processed)
- 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 100 g (0.75 cup) powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
- 10 g (2 teaspoons) ground green cardamom
- 2 g (0.5 teaspoon) fine sea salt
- 10 g (1 tablespoon) cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large, dry bowl, whisk cocoa, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, cardamom, sea salt, and cornstarch for 2 minutes until uniform and evenly distributed, preventing clumping.
- Sift the Mixture: Sift the entire blend through a fine-mesh sieve into an airtight container. This removes lumps, creating a smooth, easy-to-dissolve mix.
- Store Properly: Seal the prepared hot cocoa mix in its container and store in a cool, dry pantry for up to 3 months.
Notes
To prepare a single, comforting mug of hot cocoa: Heat 240 ml (1 cup) of milk in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until steaming hot, not boiling. Add 30 g (about 3 tablespoons) of the mix to a mug. Pour in 2 tablespoons of hot milk; whisk vigorously 15 seconds for a smooth, thick paste (if lumps persist, continue whisking until fully incorporated). Slowly add the remaining hot milk, whisking constantly for 30 seconds until fully dissolved and frothy on top. Stir in 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract and 2.5 ml (0.5 tsp) rosewater for an aromatic finish, optionally garnished with finely chopped pistachios and dried rose petals. Never skip the salt; it brightens the chocolate flavor remarkably!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (made with 30 g mix)
- Calories: 300 calories
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: hot cocoa mix, no dry milk, chocolate, cardamom, homemade, easy, pantry staple, comforting, beverage, customizable
