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Vanilla hot chocolate garnished with whipped cream and chocolate shavings
Rich and velvety hot chocolate topped with fresh whipped cream.

Indulgent vanilla hot chocolate

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
The secret to the perfect hot chocolate is emulsion: the cocoa butter in the chocolate must mix stably with the milk. This velvety texture cannot be achieved with cocoa powder, only with real chocolate. The role of the pinch of salt and vanilla is flavour enhancement – salt suppresses bitter taste receptors, making the sweetness and cocoa aroma feel more intense.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 8 mins
⌛ Total Time 13 mins
🍽️ Servings 1 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan (for even heat distribution)
  • Whisk
  • Sharp knife for chopping chocolate
  • Large mug

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Chop the chocolate into the smallest possible pieces with a sharp knife.

Tip: The smaller the pieces, the larger the surface area exposed to the warm milk, allowing them to melt faster and more evenly (emulsion).
2 ✓

Pour the milk into the saucepan and begin heating over medium heat. Heat until it starts to steam but is not yet boiling (approx. 80°C).

Tip: If the milk boils, the proteins can coagulate and form a 'skin' on top, which ruins the creamy texture.
3 ✓

Remove the milk from the heat and sprinkle in the chopped chocolate, sugar, and pinch of salt.

Tip: Let it stand for a minute without stirring. The heat of the milk will start melting the chocolate, making it easier to mix smooth.
4 ✓

Whisk the drink until smooth and glossy.

Tip: The whisk helps introduce air into the liquid and stabilise the cocoa butter-milk emulsion.
5 ✓

Stir in the vanilla extract, then pour into a mug.

Tip: Volatile aromas (like vanilla) are always added at the end of heat treatment so they don't evaporate.
6 ✓

Whip the cold cream until stiff, spoon onto the top of the drink, and grate chocolate over it.

Tip: The fat globules in cold cream hold the air bubbles. Lukewarm cream will not form a stable foam.

Recipe FAQ

Why did it get lumpy?
The milk was likely too hot, causing the chocolate to 'seize' or split. Always melt the chocolate into it slowly over low heat.
Can I use milk chocolate?
Yes, but add less sugar as milk chocolate is inherently sweeter.

Ingredients

  • 250 ml Whole milk (min. 2.8% or 3.5%)
  • 50 g Good quality dark chocolate (min. 70%)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract (or seeds from half a pod)
  • 1 level tbsp Sugar (to taste)
  • 1 pinch Salt (important to enhance flavours)
  • 50 g Cold double cream (for garnish)
  • 1 square Chocolate (for grating)