Hi, I am Gretchen Siegchrist for About.com Food, and I am going to show you how to make hot chocolate.
What Is Hot Chocolate? 什么是巧克力热饮？
There is a difference between hot cocoa and hot chocolate. The first is made from cocoa powder, which is chocolate with all of the fat pressed out of it.
The second is made from real, rich chocolate. That is what we are going to be making today.
Ingredients Needed to Make Hot Chocolate 需要准备的材料：巧克力和牛奶
Begin with some nice, rich chocolate. The better the quality, the better your final product will be. You will also need some milk.
For true hot chocolate you always want to use milk, and never water. Whole milk will give you the richest drink, but you can also use skim or low fat.
Measure and Heat the Milk 加热适量的牛奶
Begin by putting the milk in the saucepan. I do not bother with measuring cups. Instead, I just pour it straight into the mug to figure out how much I need. Heat the milk over medium until it starts to get warm.
Combine the Milk and Chocolate 把切碎的巧克力倒入牛奶中
While the milk is heating, chop the chocolate into small pieces. When the milk begins to get warm, add the chocolate. It will begin to melt right there in the pan.
Be sure to leave aside a few pieces of chocolate to garnish the drink at the end. Stir together the milk and chocolate and let it get warm enough, though make sure it does not boil.
Add Sweetener to the Hot Chocolate 如果你用的是无糖巧克力，那就加些糖吧
If you are using unsweetened chocolate, you will also need to add a sweetener. White sugar is fine, but you can use brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup if you want to add a little extra flavor. Plan to use about one tablespoon per serving.
Whisk the Hot Chocolate and Serve 搅拌至产生泡沫，并用碎巧克力点缀，然后就可以尽情享用了
Before serving, use a whisk to beat the hot chocolate until it is foamy. Now, ladle the chocolate back into the mugs, garnish it with some chocolate pieces, and it is ready to serve and enjoy.
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