Hot Chocolate — Rich Not Powdery
Escape the ordinary with this decadent hot chocolate recipe. Real chocolate melts into warm milk for a velvety, deeply satisfying treat that will warm you from the inside out.
Hot Chocolate — Rich Not Powdery
Escape the ordinary with this decadent hot chocolate recipe. Real chocolate melts into warm milk for a velvety, deeply satisfying treat that will warm you from the inside out.
Key move
Melt high-quality chocolate directly into warm milk for a smooth, rich, and intensely chocolatey flavor.
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The Setup
- SaucepanMedium
- Whisk
- Mugs
The Mise en Place
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Chocolate is not melting smoothly.
Reduce heat to low and whisk constantly. If necessary, remove from heat briefly and continue whisking until smooth.
Hot chocolate is too thick.
Add a little more milk to reach desired consistency.
Chef's Notes
Toast cocoa powder briefly in the pot before adding liquid to deepen flavor and reduce grittiness.
Use a whisk to incorporate cocoa and sugar smoothly into the hot milk, preventing lumps.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra festivity.
Pre-mix dry ingredients (cocoa, sugar, salt) and store in an airtight container for quick preparation later.
The Method
HEAT
In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
Milk is steaming but not boiling
ADD
Add chopped chocolate and sugar to the saucepan.
Chocolate and sugar have been added to the milk
WHISK
Whisk constantly until chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth
STIR
Stir in vanilla extract (2 tsp) and salt.
Vanilla extract and salt have been stirred in
POUR
Pour into mugs and serve immediately. Garnish with marshmallows, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings, if desired.
Hot chocolate is poured into mugs
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