Hot chocolate is arguably the most versatile, feel-good hot beverage, perfect for any occasion, including camping! It’s smooth creaminess is an ideal palette for complementary seasonal ingredients, spices and flavours or endless creative toppings like fresh whipped cream, ice cream and even more chocolate.

There’s nothing better than sitting around a nice fire after a good meal with a hot cup of cocoa, so we’ve come up with a beautiful, savoury hot chocolate recipe, with a secret ingredient to level up the flavour and velvety texture: Ontario butter.

Step 1

In a measuring cup or bowl, add all dry ingredients and stir until evenly combined.

Step 2

Bring milk to a simmer, then add butter and stir until combined and butter is fully melted. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Pour milk and butter mixture evenly into 4 mugs and add 1/4 cup dry ingredients to each.

Step 4

Whisk together until butter is combined and dried ingredients are fully dissolved. Enjoy!