RECIPE

Classic Hot Chocolate Recipes

Classic Hot Chocolate Recipe
4 Mins

MORE ABOUT THE RECIPE

The classic Starbucks® Hot Chocolate you know and love, now made by you at home. Our signature chocolate flavours, made your way, for your personal tastes. Our exclusive blend of rich cocoa comes together to create Starbucks® Signature Hot Chocolate powder – decadently delicious, for a moment of velvety, smooth hot chocolatey luxury. 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • 20
    g of Starbucks® Signature Chocolate 42%
    Starbucks® Signature Chocolate 42%
  • 200
    ml Semi-Skimmed Milk (or a plant based alternative)
  • 1
    tbsp Light Whipped Cream (or a plant based alternative)
  • *Optional - Top with Signature Chocolate Powder
- 1 Serving(s) +
Each portion typically contains
Classic Hot Chocolate Recipe Ingredients

STEP 1

Pour 200ml heated semi-skimmed milk or plant based alternative into your favourite mug.

Next Step

STEP 2

Add 5 tsp. (20g) Starbucks® Signature Chocolate 42% to the milk or plant based alternative.

You can use your favourite Starbucks® Signature Chocolate powder for this recipe. Try our Starbucks® Signature Chocolate 42% Cocoa Powder, or our Starbucks® Signature Chocolate Salted Caramel Cocoa Powder to find your favourite.

Next Step

STEP 3

Using a spoon, mix the hot chocolate powder into the warm milk until the powder is fully dissolved.

You can also use a whisk or a fork to mix the powder in, but a spoon works just as well.

Next Step

STEP 4

Top off your mug of Starbucks® Signature Chocolate with 1 tbsp of light whipped cream or a plant based alternative.

This step is entirely optional, but it adds a deliciously smooth, creamy texture to every sip.

Next Step

STEP 5

To decorate, sieve some Starbucks® Signature Chocolate powder over the top.

SIP. SAVOUR. REPEAT.

Classic Signature Chocolate

Enjoy the silky-smooth texture of this deliciously simple hot chocolate – made for you, by you.

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Starbucks® Signature Chocolate 42% Cocoa Powder

IT'S GREAT MADE WITH

Starbucks® Signature Chocolate 42%

A velvety and smooth hot chocolate powder, crafted with 42% cocoa powder for the ultimate hot chocolate experience.

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