Step 1

Chop or grate the semi-sweet chocolate. You will need 6 to 7 tablespoons of chopped chocolate.

Step 2

Take the chopped chocolate in a small mixing bowl. Set the bowl aside.

Step 3

In a saucepan add milk and sugar.

Step 4

Begin to heat the milk until it comes to a simmer and begins to gently boil. When you keep the milk on the stove-top, stir so that the sugar dissolves.

Step 5

Switch off the heat and place saucepan on the countertop.

Step 6

Then take 2 to 3 tablespoons milk from the hot milk in the saucepan and add to the bowl containing chopped chocolate.

Step 7

With a whisk mix the hot milk with the chocolate to a smooth consistency.

Step 8

Now pour this melted chocolate and vanilla extract in the hot milk in the saucepan which is placed on the kitchen countertop. Mix very well.

Step 9

Pour hot chocolate in cups.

Step 10

If you like top the hot chocolate with some whipped cream (or whipping cream) or heavy cream. If you have whipped cream, use it or simply add either heavy or whipping cream. You can also sprinkle some cocoa powder or chocolate shavings or gratings on top.

Step 11

Serve homemade Hot Chocolate straightaway.