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Hot chocolate decorated with whipped cream
Luxurious and thick hot chocolate topped with fresh whipped cream

Hot chocolate

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
Forget watery cocoa powder! Real hot chocolate is an emulsion: a velvety blend of chocolate rich in cocoa butter and fatty milk (or cream). This drink is full-bodied, thick and deep in flavour, thanks to good quality dark chocolate.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 225 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Whisk (hand)
  • Mugs

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Heat the milk over medium heat until it starts to steam. Do not bring to a full boil.

Tip: Milk proteins (casein) can coagulate and form a 'skin' if you overboil it.
2 ✓

Whisk in the sugar, salt and cocoa powder until lump-free.

Tip: Salt is essential to highlight the flavour of the chocolate.
3 ✓

Remove from heat, and add the finely chopped chocolate and vanilla. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the drink thickens.

Tip: The residual heat is just enough to melt the chocolate without burning it (cocoa butter separating).
4 ✓

Pour into mugs and heap whipped cream on top.

Tip: The fattiness of the whipped cream further softens the richness of the hot chocolate.

Recipe FAQ

Why didn't the chocolate melt properly in it?
You probably added it to the cold milk too quickly. Chop the chocolate as small as possible, and add to the hot (but not boiling) milk.
Can I make it with white chocolate?
Yes, but that is much sweeter, so leave out the sugar and use less cream.

Ingredients

  • 500 ml Whole milk (min. 2.8% or 3.5%)
  • 100 g Dark chocolate (min. 50-60%)
  • 20 g Sugar (to taste)
  • 10 g Cocoa powder (unsweetened, to deepen colour)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 100 ml Whipped cream (for serving)