Hot Chocolate Recipe (Rich & Creamy)
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
578 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
American, International
Hot Chocolate Recipe (Rich & Creamy)
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Creamy and thick homemade Hot Chocolate for a rich chocolatey goodness in every warm sip. The recipe is made with cooking (baking) chocolate, milk, sugar, vanilla and cream for a warming and luxurious beverage.
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Ingredients
- 6 to 7 tablespoons chopped semi-sweet chocolate (or grated) - 50 grams, at room temperature
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons raw sugar or white sugar, add as required
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or ¼ to ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 to 4 tablespoons Whipped Cream or whipping cream or heavy cream, add as required - optional
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Instructions
Prepping Chocolate
- Chop or grate the semi-sweet chocolate. You will need 6 to 7 tablespoons of chopped chocolate.
- Take the chopped chocolate in a small mixing bowl. Set the bowl aside.
Heating Milk
- In a saucepan add milk and sugar.
- Begin to heat the milk until it comes to a simmer and begins to gently boil. When you keep the milk on the stove-top, stir so that the sugar dissolves.
- Switch off the heat and place saucepan on the countertop.
Melting Chocolate
- Then take 2 to 3 tablespoons milk from the hot milk in the saucepan and add to the bowl containing chopped chocolate.
- With a whisk mix the hot milk with the chocolate to a smooth consistency.
Mixing
- Now pour this melted chocolate and vanilla extract in the hot milk in the saucepan which is placed on the kitchen countertop. Mix very well.
- Pour hot chocolate in cups.
- If you like top the hot chocolate with some whipped cream (or whipping cream) or heavy cream. If you have whipped cream, use it or simply add either heavy or whipping cream. You can also sprinkle some cocoa powder or chocolate shavings or gratings on top.
- Serve homemade Hot Chocolate straightaway.
Notes
- Milk: Use whole milk or full-fat milk. Skimmed milk or toned milk can curdle.
- Chocolate: For best results use couverture chocolate. Make sure that the chocolate is at room temperature.
- Melting Chocolate: Remember not to add overly boiling milk to the chopped chocolate as this can make the melted chocolate grainy or release fat from it.
- Whipped cream: Adding cream is optional and can be skipped. Do note that the whipped cream should be not cold or chilled but at room temperature. If the whipping cream is chilled, the drink will become lukewarm. You can also add whipping cream or heavy cream.
- Melting chocolate: The chopped chocolate can also be melted in a microwave or using the double boiler method.
- Vegan options: You can substitute with almond milk. Simply heat the almond milk and do not boil it.
- Sweeteners: You can add more or less of the sweeteners depending on the type of chocolate. Unrefined raw sugar, maple syrup or white sugar can be added.
- Scaling: You can easily halve or double the recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
578kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
119mg
(5%)
Potassium
620mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
44g
(88%)
Vitamin A
752IU
(15%)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
1mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1mg
Vitamin B6
1mg
Vitamin B12
1µg
Vitamin D
3µg
Vitamin E
1mg
Vitamin K
5µg
Calcium
323mg
(32%)
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
12µg
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Magnesium
117mg
Phosphorus
355mg
Zinc
2mg
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 578 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 578kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 620mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 752IU | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 42% |
| Vitamin D | 3µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | |
| Vitamin K | 5µg | |
| Calcium | 323mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 12µg | |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 117mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 355mg | |
| Zinc | 2mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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