Perfect Hot Chocolate
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Author Notes: Hot cocoa is all well and good. A mug is a great way to satisfy your after-dinner chocolate cravings. And cupping the warm mug between your hands after playing in the snow or shoveling the driveway is simply heavenly.
The chocolate must be chopped or shaved into small pieces in order for this method to work. Otherwise, you’ll end up with chunks of unmelted chocolate in the bottom of your mug. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but not quite what we’re going for here.
This recipe was a part of Hot Chocolate Week on my blog, Savvy Eats, in February 2011. More posts from the week can be found here: http://www.savvyeat.com/tag/hot-chocolate/ - SavvyJulie
Food52 Review: Drinking chocolate this is not. More like drink-up-able. Whole milk, unsweetened cocoa powder and luscious dark chocolate (the best you have - you'll only be using 1 ounce) liquefy together over low heat - a whole new kind of holy trinity unites before your eyes to become what is undoubtedly the Perfect Hot Chocolate. It's chilly out there, drink up! - A&M
Serves 1
- 1 ounce semisweet or dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, to taste)
- 1 pinch salt
- In a small saucepan, mix the chocolate, cocoa powder and 1/2 cup of the milk over low heat. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Add the rest of the milk and the salt. Stir, then allow to heat the rest of the way through.
- Stir in sugar to taste. Pour into a mug and top with marshmallows or whipped cream, if desired.
- This recipe is a Wildcard Contest Winner!
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3 months ago Annette@Bake Chocolate Cake
The perfect cup of hot chocolate depends on the quality of chocolate used. Every chocolate has a different flavor. What kind of chocolate was used in this recipe? I love a very dark chocolate and I definitely have my favorites, but I have still not found the perfect combination for the "Best Hot Chocolate." When making hot chocolate I have found that it is easier to heat the milk first and then pour a small amount of hot milk over the chopped chocolate to create a chocolate syrup. Gradually stir the syrup back into the pot of heated milk and whisk lightly. I also prefer a light dusting of cocoa (or curled chocolate) on top instead of super sweet marshmallows or cream.
6 months ago The Good Cook
There is nothing special about this recipe. IT's good, but far from amazing.
about 1 year ago nkddrummer
It tastes amazing! I 've also added some melted white chocolate. :)
about 1 year ago Shalini
Wow I didn't know this was your recipe, Julie! I've gotta try it now...congratulations!
over 1 year ago Darlin G
So delicious! I added a splash of vanilla and a pinch of cinnamon. Perfect for a snowy winter day!
over 1 year ago Nina Lombardo
Simple and delicious. Not too rich but full of chocolate goodness. Top it with a homemade marshmallow...yum.
over 1 year ago stellaelizabethx
I don't have a scale. How do I know how much chocolate chips to put in? Is there another way to measure it?
over 1 year ago beijinggirl
One ounce is about 2 tablespoons, I hope this helps!
over 1 year ago arielleclementine
congratulations! this does sound perfect!
over 1 year ago AntoniaJames
AntoniaJames is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Oh, simply wonderful. Just love it. Congrats on the Wildcard honors!! ;o)
over 1 year ago fiveandspice
Emily is a trusted source on Scandinavian Cuisine.
Mmmm. I love hot chocolate. I have my own version that I consider perfect, and it looks a lot like this. What a winning combination! :) Congrats on the wildcard! And whipped cream topping all the way!!!
over 1 year ago dottydeviah
at last found simple recipe for hot chocolate. thanku.
over 1 year ago chardrucks
you could also top it with some creme fraiche ... and/or use a cinnamon stick as your stirrer.