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Dark Chocolate Malted Hot Cocoa Recipe

A cozy malted hot chocolate mix made with dark chocolate, cocoa, malted milk powder, flaky salt, and brown sugar. Comes together in minutes and makes a rich, nostalgic mug of hot chocolate, ideal for keeping in the pantry or packing up as a simple homemade gift.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 5
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 50 g malted milk powder
  • 35 g light brown sugar
  • 120 g good quality dark chocolate I use 72% chocolate
  • 10 g cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch flaky salt
For one mug of cocoa:
  • 250 ml milk
  • 3 tbsp malted hot cocoa mix

Method
 

  1. Roughly chop the chocolate and add to food processor or blender.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and blend together until the dark chocolate has pulverised in the mix.
  3. Heat 250ml of milk till just steaming, and whisk in 3 tablespoons of the malted hot chocolate mix until its completely smooth.
  4. Pour into your favourite mug, and add thick cold cream or marshmallows to your liking!

Notes

This mix also makes a gorgeous homemade gift. Spoon it into a jar, add a ribbon, and pair with a little card of serving instructions.