This easy recipe of hot chocolate is ideal for cold days and nights of winter and not only! It is done quickly and in a few minutes you have in your hands the favorite beverage of young and old.
It's a rich and creamy, homemade hot chocolate recipe that you can make using basic ingredients in your kitchen.
The team of INVESTA Real Estate – real estate agency in Larissa, shares the recipe for the ultimate hot drink that everyone will love!
Enjoy
Ingredients:
Only 5 ingredients are required for a classic mixture of hot chocolate.
1. Cocoa powder - be sure that it is unsweetened
2. Sugar
3. Chocolate - melt semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolates for a rich flavor
4. Milk - use whole milk for a creamier consistency
5. Vanilla Extract
Extra Tip: For an extremely rich and creamy hot cocoa you can also add a little pastry cream.
Execution:
In a saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cocoa powder. Next add the milk, chocolate pieces and vanilla.
Place the pot over medium heat, stirring continuously until the ingredients are homogenized.
After it reaches the desired temperature serve it with your favorite trimms.
Pro Tip: Cocoa and chocolate can settle at the bottom of the pot. That's why it should be heated over medium heat and stir constantly so that it does not burn.
Attention! We do not want the mixture to boil. Just to heat it so much as to homogenize the ingredients well together.
For top hot chocolate:
The best details for homemade hot chocolate are the trims and additional flavors!
- Whipped cream
- Mini marshmallows
- Mini chocolate chips
- Grated chocolate
- Crushed mint - Chocolate syrup
Common Questions about Hot Chocolate:
Does Hot Chocolate Have Caffeine?
Since unsweetened cocoa powder contains caffeine, hot cocoa has some caffeine that can give you a little energy boost. One serving contains about 12mg of caffeine. For reference, a cup of coffee has 95mg of caffeine and black tea can have 25-50mg of caffeine.
Can I make Mexican hot chocolate?
To make Mexican hot chocolate, you need additional spices: 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg and a pinch of Cayenne pepper. Also, you can use bittersweet chocolate.
Can I use a ready-made cocoa mixture that I bought from the supermarket?
You can skip cocoa and sugar if you use a pre-prepared cocoa mixture. We suggest using 4 packs or 4 servings according to the package instructions.
Enjoy!
