The world of hot chocolate is a vast and delicious one, with countless variations to explore. From the classic cup of steaming cocoa to the more exotic and decadent concoctions, there's a hot chocolate out there for everyone. In this article, we'll take a look at three different types of hot chocolates that are sure to please any palate. From the traditional to the unusual, these recipes will warm your heart and soul on even the coldest of days.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE 3 WAYS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories beverage
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the base: Whisk together the milk, sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, vanilla and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture boils, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, and continue whisking until thickened, about 30 seconds more.
- Mix in add-ins as desired, and serve immediately.
CLASSIC HOT CHOCOLATE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the milk, heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the sugar and cocoa powder dissolve and the milk is steaming; do not boil.
- Whisk in half of the chopped chocolate until melted, then whisk in the remaining chocolate until smooth. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla. Pour into mugs and top with marshmallows or whipped cream.
DARK CHOCOLATE HOT COCOA
I was messing around in my kitchen one day and was craving hot cocoa. Since I only had dark chocolate on hand, I used that, and for a festive touch added cinnamon. Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream or marshmallows, if desired. Serve hot.
Provided by Aurora
Categories Drinks Recipes Hot Chocolate Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until just before boiling, 3 to 4 minutes. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved, about 1 minute. Stir dark chocolate into milk until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir cream and cinnamon into milk mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 17.8 g
COCOA LOCO...3 DIFFERENT TYPES OF HOT CHOCOLATES!
Wow...now this sounds great for a cold night to sit and enjoy! This is another recipe from my Cosmogirl! mag and you can choose which hot chocolate you wish to make depending on your mood! Awesome!
Provided by Vanessa
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 4 8 oz. mugs (each cocoa recipe!)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- White Cocoa: put chopped white chocolate in a bowl. Set aside.
- Combine milk, cream and pepper in a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Heat until it starts to simmer; don't let it boil!
- Pour heated mixture over white chocolate, let sit 1 minute, then mix with a whisk until all of the chocolate is melted.
- Ladle cocoa into mugs. Garnish each one with 2 marshmallows.
- White Raspberry Cocoa: Repeat steps 1-3 from white chocolate.
- Add pureed raspberries into mixture and whisk until well blended.
- Return to saucepan. Reheat on low until hot to the taste.
- Ladle into mugs, then garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
- For the Spicy Dark Cocoa: put chocolate in a large bowl and set aside. Pour milk into a medium saucepan and heat on medium-low setting.
- In a small bowl, stir cocoa powder and sugar together. Add to milk. Whisk over heat until well blended. When milk is hot, pour over the chocolate.
- Let sit 1 minute. Whisk until chocolate is melted and blended. Stir in pinch of chili powder. Taste. Add a pinch at a time until spicy enough.
- Fill mugs. Mix garnish coca and chili powder, then sprinkle of top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1976.5, Fat 114.7, SaturatedFat 69.2, Cholesterol 172.7, Sodium 597.1, Carbohydrate 206.6, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 182.4, Protein 43.1
LOCO HOT COCOA
My eight year old loves mocha/ja'mocha drinks. I came up with this recipe for her and she came up with the name of this yummy hot chocolate drink. I make this using decaf coffee for the kids, but it could be a delicious caffeinated grown up drink at the end of a nice meal. Don't forget the whipped cream and cinnamon sugar toppings - they are "the icing on the drink" (so to speak!) Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Provided by SReiff
Categories Beverages
Time 2m
Yield 1 mug, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix milk, instant coffee and chocolate syrup together in a mug.
- Place into microwave for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes.
- Top with lots of whipped cream and cinnamon sugar.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.2, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 146.9, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 18.6, Protein 8.9
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will make a big difference in the flavor of your hot chocolate. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Don't overheat the milk: Scald the milk until it is just simmering, but do not boil it. Boiling the milk will ruin the flavor of the chocolate.
- Add a little salt: A pinch of salt can help to balance the sweetness of the chocolate and make the flavor more complex.
- Get creative with your toppings: There are endless possibilities for toppings that you can add to your hot chocolate. Some popular options include whipped cream, marshmallows, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chocolate shavings.
Conclusion:
Hot chocolate is a delicious and comforting drink that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to warm up on a cold day or to simply relax and enjoy a sweet treat. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a hot chocolate recipe that everyone will love.
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