Gourmet Hot Chocolate

πŸ§‚ Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 oz 70% dark chocolate
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • Β½ tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • whipped cream
  • shaved chocolate
  • marshmallows
  • sea salt flakes
  • cinnamon stick

πŸ“– Instructions

πŸ”₯ Warm the Milk
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and cream over medium heat until steaming β€” but not boiling.

πŸŒ€ Whisk in Cocoa & Sugar
Add cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk until fully dissolved and smooth.

πŸ₯„ Melt the Chocolate
Add chopped chocolate and stir constantly until melted and fully incorporated. Lower the heat if needed β€” don’t let it boil.

🍫 Flavor It
Stir in vanilla extract and any optional flavors (like cinnamon or espresso powder) for depth.

β˜• Serve
Pour into warm mugs, top with your favorite toppings, and sip slowly.

β˜•οΈ Pro Tip:
For a thicker, European-style hot chocolate, let it simmer gently for an extra 2–3 minutes to reduce and intensify. You can even add a teaspoon of cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water) for a silky, pudding-like finish.

Submitted by: Chef Beatrice

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