All About Hot Chocolate

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The classic Hot chocolate holds an affix with the winter. It’s a cosy and joyous concept, that we all cherish in the cold season. When hands get a wintry numb, holding a cup of hot chocolate is a bliss.

Most of us have our own versions of hot chocolate. Which is completely cool, as long as you enjoy that hot chocolaty drink, it does not matter, if it is made from chocolate syrup or cocoa powder. I am sharing the original hot chocolate, which is rich, creamy, velvety, and supremely chocolaty. I share an authentic recipe, a few interesting facts and a few glimpses from the history of hot chocolate.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 10

Total Time1 20

Course: Breakfast, Hot chocolate, traditional recipes

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: all about hot chocolate, Baking, Breakfast, Food Photography, food stories, Food Styling, history of hot chocolate, hot chocolate around the world

Servings: people

Calories: 175kcal

Equipment

Saucepan
Double boiler

Ingredients

5 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped https://amzn.to/2Qf5lFe
2 Tbsp cocoa powder https://amzn.to/2Qe82qt
2 Tbsp packed brown sugar https://amzn.to/2u4i58M
4 cups whole milk
tbs vanilla extract1
1 pinch salt
as required Whipped cream
as required marshmallow https://amzn.to/2QAQLXx
for dusting cocoa powder

Instructions

Combine the chocolate, cocoa, and brown sugar: Whisk together the chocolate, cocoa powder, and sugar in a small saucepan over a double boiler. This helps break up any lumps in the cocoa or sugar.
Add the milk: Add the milk and set the saucepan over medium heat now.
Bring to a simmer: Bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally, until hot and smooth, about 5 minutes.
Add the vanilla and salt: Add the vanilla and salt.
Serve: Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or marshmallow and a dusting of cocoa, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 175kcal