Name: Polar Express Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 6 cups milk; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream; 1.5 cups bittersweet chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.125 teaspoon salt

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

6 cups milk, or more to taste
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cups bittersweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1: In a large pot, combine milk, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt.

Step 2: Place the pot over low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the chocolate chips melt completely and the mixture becomes smooth, which should take about 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 3: Taste the mixture and, if needed, add more milk to achieve your preferred consistency and flavor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 525
Fat: 32g (41% Daily Value)
Saturated Fat: 20g (99% Daily Value)
Cholesterol: 76mg (25% Daily Value)
Sodium: 154mg (7% Daily Value)
Total Carbohydrate: 50g (18% Daily Value)
Dietary Fiber: 3g (10% Daily Value)
Total Sugars: 45g
Protein: 11g (22% Daily Value)
Vitamin C: 2mg (2% Daily Value)
Calcium: 308mg (24% Daily Value)
Iron: 0mg (2% Daily Value)
Potassium: 530mg (11% Daily Value)

Note: Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may vary depending on your calorie needs.

Disclaimer: If you're following a medically restricted diet, please consult your doctor or dietitian before preparing this recipe.

Comments

Carolyn Clark

10/22/2022 06:02:45 AM

I don't usually like chocolate, but this was amazing. I used a 100% cacao unsweetened block of chocolate and blended it with condensed milk and a little bit of milk before heating. It turned out incredibly smooth and delicious!

Dorothy Ramirez

04/09/2025 12:04:08 AM

This is incredible! I added half a teaspoon of cinnamon to make Mexican hot chocolate. I used half and half because it's what I had on hand. The taste was delicious and the texture was so smooth! I topped it off with a marshmallow. It was perfect for a snowy day!

Aaron Flores

10/09/2024 05:46:45 PM

Great recipe! My family loved it. I decided to add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla and cooked it in a crockpot on low. It took around 4 hours for the chocolate chips to melt and for it to reach the perfect drinking temperature. The flavor was rich and the color was beautiful. I can't wait to make this recipe again!

Anna Jones

02/25/2025 02:02:55 PM

Absolutely delicious, but incredibly dense. Even after adding three extra cups of whole milk, it remained extremely thick. However, my kids adored it, as did the neighbors.

Emma Nguyen

03/07/2023 12:41:00 AM

Review: This dessert was delicious, but it's important to note that it is quite indulgent. It also ended up being quite thick in consistency. Next time, I'll probably add some extra milk to dilute it a bit. I prepared this in a slow cooker, which worked out nicely - although it required frequent stirring as the chocolate melted. However, it stayed warm until we were ready to enjoy it. One thing to mention is that the chocolate tends to separate and solidify on top as it cools, so the best solution might be to simply drink it more quickly.

Elizabeth Clark

08/29/2023 01:30:33 PM

For those who feel this is overly sweet, I suggest replacing sweetened condensed milk with evaporated milk. Sweetened condensed milk is essentially evaporated milk with added sugar. Evaporated milk undergoes the same process but lacks added sugar, providing creaminess without the sweetness. Personally, I prefer less sweetness, and this will be my go-to option going forward.

Jeffrey Davis

08/17/2024 04:32:21 AM

I prepared this hot chocolate in a cast iron Dutch oven over a fire during an outdoor party. I served it to all the kids and they absolutely loved it! Many of them mentioned that it was the greatest hot chocolate they had ever tasted.