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.
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
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.
PHOTOS
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.
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.
Holy cats! This is delicious!!! I’m enjoying a cup right now, and had to write to say Thanks!
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!
Awesome, thanks for letting me know Katie! I’m glad that you liked the vanilla and salt additions 🙂
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!
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 🙂