OLD-FASHIONED HOT CHOCOLATE
I "lifted" this recipe for Le Chocolat Chaud a l'Ancienne from an old chocolate blog and it's intro reads: For a short period, Starbucks offered a premium hot chocolate beverage called Chantico. It was the best hot chocolate drink that could be bought: it was an intense rich chocolate beverage, coming in a tiny cup and enough to fill you up. Sadly, not enough people bought it and it was discontinued. But I've found a good recipe on this site and adapted it a little bit for my tastes, and let me tell you, the result is amazing. If you decide to make this on a cold wintry December night, just don't try to drink too much - it's very rich!
Provided by Annacia
Categories Beverages
Time 19m
Yield 4 small servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- IF USING CHOCOLATE:.
- Grate chocolate (manually or in food processor fitted with steel blades). Add in corn starch, sugar, and salt.
- IF USING COCOA:.
- Mix solid ingredients, butter, and a little warmed milk to make a smooth paste; add remaining milk.
- In a one-quart, heavy-bottomed, non-aluminum saucepan, heat milk over medium low heat, stirring often with small whisk, until it is steaming hot. Carefully add chocolate mixture.
- Continue cooking mixture, stirring almost constantly with whisk and scraping bottom and sides of pot with heat resistant spatula frequently. Mixture will steam for several (15-20) minutes before coming to a boil, and will thicken slightly.
- When mixture boils, continue cooking and stirring for only 30 to 45 seconds.
- Remove from heat; whisk in vanilla, sugar (as much as you want) and any optional ingredients.
- TO SERVE:.
- Divide among small 4 cups or mugs, and mix 1 tablespoon of skim milk in each mug to achieve desired consistency; you may need to warm in microwave once skim is added.
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Muhumuza Jordan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of hot chocolate, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so rich and creamy, and the chocolate flavor is perfect.
Vic Kelly
[email protected]This is my go-to hot chocolate recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Rehyan Mirza
[email protected]This hot chocolate is the perfect drink to enjoy on a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting, and the chocolate flavor is amazing.
Kanthi Kanthi
[email protected]I've been looking for a good old-fashioned hot chocolate recipe, and this one fits the bill. It's simple to make and tastes delicious.
Aliasghar Brohi
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the hot chocolate turns out great. I like to add a little bit of cinnamon to mine.
Bidragon547
[email protected]I've made this hot chocolate several times, and it's always been a hit with my guests. They love the rich chocolate flavor.
Anil Gurung
[email protected]This hot chocolate is a bit too sweet for my taste. I prefer to use less sugar.
Andrea Louk
[email protected]I've tried this recipe with different types of milk, and I find that whole milk gives it the best flavor.
Kaung Kaung
[email protected]This hot chocolate is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your kids to drink their milk.
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[email protected]I love that this recipe uses real chocolate instead of cocoa powder. It makes a huge difference in the flavor.
Motuma Alemayehu
[email protected]This recipe is a bit more work than some other hot chocolate recipes, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing and it's so creamy and rich.
Natnael Admasu
[email protected]I've been making this hot chocolate for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect drink for a cold winter day.
toxic cake productions
[email protected]This hot chocolate recipe is a game-changer! It's rich, creamy, and so easy to make. I've tried it with both milk and water, and both versions are delicious. My kids love it, and it's become a staple in our house.