Homemade Hot Cocoa

The Christmas season is in the air! And so with the cold weather that makes us crave hot beverages. Well, here it is, the Polar Express Hot Cocoa which you can make in the comforts of your home and experience the warmth that it brings. 

Polar Express Hot Cocoa

Well, it is almost December and the weather is also beginning to get colder. It is the time of the year where we all want to stay at home and plan for activities.  You might just want to binge-watch your favorite Netflix series or movies just like in the movie Polar Express where hot chocolate is being served on the station. Or simply just play board games on the floor. All works well with a cup of hot drink. 

This Polar Express Hot Cocoa is a creamy, sweet hot chocolate that is just perfect for the cold season, like Christmas. You can serve it hot or keep it warm on a crockpot. 

Also, take a look at these beautiful mugs I have below. They are picture-perfect for your Instagram and Facebook posts, right? Well, you can get a copy of this cup and take a snap with it here. 

This recipe will not only give a flavorful cup but a nice one too. Enjoy!

Equipment and Key Ingredient of the Hot Cocoa

To make the Polar Express Hot Cocoa, the only tools you will need are a dutch oven or heavy-bottom saucepan, crockpot, and your favorite mugs if you want to take a good snap of it. 

For the ingredients, here are the key components that you should prepare: 

• sweetened condensed milk;
• semi-sweet chocolate chips;
• milk chocolate chips;
• heavy cream;
• whole milk; and
• Vanilla.

For the measurement of these ingredients, feel free to access our recipe card below.

Step-by-Step Process of Polar Express Hot Cocoa

Well, this really easy to make and does not require a master chef skill. A newbie can achieve this flavorful cup of hot chocolate. How is it being made? It’s so simple:

First, in a Dutch oven (or heavy bottom saucepan) combine sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips over medium-high heat. Then, just stir constantly until chocolate is completely smooth. 

The next thing to do is to add heavy cream, milk, and vanilla. Lastly, whisk until fully combined. You can now serve warm with added marshmallows or whip cream. Enjoy!

Chef’s Notes:

This Polar Express Hot Cocoa can be done in a crockpot. To do it, just add all ingredients to the crockpot and cook on low3 to 4 hours or high for 1 to 2 hours before serving. Just be sure to stir every hour.