Simple Hot Chocolate for One

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Ingredients

1 cup milk or any combination of milk, half-and-half, or cream

Pinch of salt

2 ounces bittersweet (60% cacao) or semisweet chocolate, broken into small pieces or chopped

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)

Method

Bring the liquid almost to a simmer with the salt over medium heat, then remove it from the heat and add the chocolate. Let it rest for 1 minute, then whisk the mixture until chocolate is melted and liquid is smooth. Stir in vanilla and taste it. If you want a stronger, deeper chocolate flavor, whisk in the cocoa. If necessary, reheat the liquid over medium-low heat, stirring.

If you like it frothy, or the cocoa powder didn't blend in smoothly, blend it in the blender.

This recipe multiplies easily. When you get up to a quart of milk, use 1/4 teaspoon salt.