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Icelandic Hot Chocolate

Updated Aug 4, 2023Published Sep 8, 2016 By Julia 6 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links.

Summary:
Skip the pre-made mixes and make your own homemade hot chocolate Icelandic-style! The trick is adding sea salt, which really elevates this popular drink into a whole new dimension.
Icelandic hot chocolate

Icelandic Hot Chocolate

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Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 10 minutes mins
Yield: 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Heat milk in a tall saucepan over medium-high heat. When the milk starts to froth, turn down the heat to medium-low.
  • Add cocoa, sugar, vanilla, and salt to the saucepan. Use a whisk to mix the contents until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour into a serving mug. Optionally top with whipped cream and cocoa powder.

NUTRITION

195 kcal/serving

PHOTOS

Icelandic hot chocolate

NOTES & TIPS


I like my hot chocolate on the darker side so I used unsweetened cocoa and added minimal sugar. If you want something a little sweeter, you can use semi-sweet chocolate or add sugar to taste. I also recommend topping with very generous amounts of whipped cream and chocolate bits.

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Filed Under: Drinks Tagged With: chocolate, christmas, fall, gluten free, milk, sea salt, sugar, vanilla extract, winter

About Julia

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Julia is a recipe developer and the founder of Savory Tooth, and lives in Boston, Massachusetts. Since 2015, she has been sharing simple recipes for tasty dishes in a user-friendly format. She typically prefers savory foods over sweet, hence the name of the site.

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Annie K

Just made this recipe for myself and my sister. It was delicious. I have had Icelandic hot cocoa before and wanted to make it myself and it was perfect. Would recommend to all.

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5 years ago
Ann

Holy cats! This is delicious!!! I’m enjoying a cup right now, and had to write to say Thanks!

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6 years ago
Katie | Delightful Vegans

We made this last night and it was delicious! Love the addition of the vanilla and salt! We didn’t do the whipped cream as we didn’t have it, but will definitely make it again!

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7 years ago
Julia

Awesome, thanks for letting me know Katie! I’m glad that you liked the vanilla and salt additions 🙂

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7 years ago
Julia @ Happy Foods

Oh my! I am a hot chocolate addict and always order one wherever I go! As it’s pretty hot here in Spain I will save this recipe for later. I usually put cinnamon in mine but will try vanilla next time!

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7 years ago
Julia

Haha yeah it’s also pretty hot here in Boston right now so it was weird making hot chocolate but it was totally normal in Iceland 🙂

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7 years ago

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