Hot chocolate
A warm drink of milk mixed with melted chocolate or cocoa powder and sugar.
- Frozen desserts and sweet beverages
Also called: drinking chocolate
Hot cocoa is made with cocoa powder and sugar; drinking chocolate is made with melted chocolate and is richer and thicker. Whisking cocoa with a little hot milk first makes a smooth paste and stops lumps.
In Spain, very thick hot chocolate is served for dipping churros. Topped with whipped cream or marshmallows, it is a classic winter treat.
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Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.
- Hot chocolate (Q13261), Wikidata