Homemade Hot Cocoa - Extra thick!
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5.0
108 reviews
Excellent
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Cook Time
mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 large serving, or two smaller servings
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Calories
784 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
International
Homemade Hot Cocoa - Extra thick!
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A mug of this luxurious, homemade hot chocolate, made with REAL chocolate, is pure bliss!It's the perfect balance between the famously thick Italian hot chocolate and classic cocoa - smooth, rich and wonderfully creamy.
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Ingredients
For the hot chocolate
- 240 millilitres (1 US cup) milk full fat or semi-skimmed
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 100 grams (3.5oz) milk chocolate, roughly chopped
- 1½ teaspoons cornstarch
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the cornflour with about 3 tablespoons of the milk you've measured out. Whisk until smooth and lump-free, then set aside.
- In another small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar until well combined.
- Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the cocoa and sugar mixture. Continue whisking for 1 minute until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
- Stir in the cornflour slurry and whisk vigorously for 1 minute until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Finally, add in the roughly chopped chocolate pieces. Keep whisking for 1–2 minutes until the chocolate has melted completely and the hot chocolate is thick and glossy.
- Pour into a mug immediately and finish with whipped cream or your favourite toppings.
Notes
- Keep whisking: Whisk vigorously and continuously when adding the cornflour slurry to prevent lumps.
- If lumps form, a quick blend with a stick blender will make the hot chocolate smooth again.
- Don’t let it boil: Overheating the milk can scald it or cause it to develop a skin. Keep the heat low and consistent after the initial boil.
- Warm the mug: Pour hot water into your mug and let it sit while you prepare the drink. Empty it before pouring in your hot chocolate to keep it warm longer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
784kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
105g
(35%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
113mg
(5%)
Potassium
816mg
(23%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
88g
(176%)
Vitamin A
401IU
(8%)
Calcium
342mg
(34%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1large serving, or two smaller servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 784 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 784kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 105g | 35% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 88g | 176% |
| Vitamin A | 401IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 342mg | 34% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
108 reviews
Excellent
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