Brazilian Hot Chocolate
User Reviews
5
Brazilian Hot Chocolate
Description
This Brazilian Hot Chocolate recipe combines high-quality bittersweet chocolate with milk, heavy cream, and cinnamon sticks heated to a gentle simmer, allowing the spices to infuse the liquid. Chopped chocolate is added and whisked until fully melted, creating a dense and smooth chocolate base. Sweetened condensed milk is incorporated gradually to reach the desired sweetness. The drink’s texture is thick and velvety, owing to the cream and melted chocolate, with cinnamon adding a warm aromatic undertone.
After preparation, the cinnamon sticks are removed and the hot chocolate is poured into cups. Optional liquor can be added for an adult version. The drink is finished with a dollop of softly whipped cream, shaved chocolate, and a light dusting of ground cinnamon, enhancing both flavor and presentation.
Whipping cream to soft peaks before adding some to the hot chocolate and reserving some for garnish improves richness and texture. Gradual addition of condensed milk allows tuning sweetness. Using 60-70% chocolate bars gives balanced bitterness that complements the sweet, creamy liquid. The drink pairs well with desserts or can be enjoyed alone as a warming treat.
Ingredients
- 2 bittersweet chocolate chopped, 4oz bars, 60-70%, baking/chocolate bars
- 2 cups milk add more if you don't want your hot chocolate to be as thick and strong, full fat
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk or more to your taste if you like things sweeter
For Garnish
- Whipped Cream freshly
- chocolate shaved
- pinch ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Whip the cream until soft peaks form. Set a couple of spoonfulls of whipped cream aside to garnish your finished drink and add the rest of it to a sauce pan.
- Add the milk, and the cinnamon sticks to the sauce pan, and stir to combine.
- Over medium heat, bring this mixture to a simmer.
- When the milky mixture is simmering, add the chopped chocolate.
- Whisk gently until the chocolate has melted completely.
- Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks.
- Add 1/4 cup of condensed milk, whisk to combine and taste for sweeteness. If not sweet enough to your taste add the remaining condensed milk, incrementally, while taste testing along the way.
- After you reach your desired sweetness, pour the hot chocolate into cups.
- Add some of your favorite liquor (optional).
- Top it with fresh whipped cream, shaved chocolate and a pinch of cinnamon.
Bom Apetite!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 390mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 697IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 252mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
