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Ingredients
- 1 ounce semisweet or dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, to taste)
- 1 pinch salt
Preparation
Step 1
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!
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.
Also try adding 1/4 teaspoon (or to taste) brown butter to the hot chocolate for another flavor, and don't there is also cocoa butter to add... can't wait, thanks for posting.
I have a cuppa hot chocolate every night (great sleep aid!) but I use a big coffee mug, whole milk and 2 tablespoons of Ghiardelli's Double Chocolate Cocoa which is already sweetened. First I "nuke" the mug of milk (about 2 min.) and then add the cocoa powder to the hot milk and whiz it together with a spoon. That's all. No whipped cream (hate marshmallows!) so just the chocolate-sweetened hot whole milk is my "guilty pleasure." Yesss! Note: the cocoa powder seems to dissolve more efficiently in hot milk than cold. I tried the cold...once. :)
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.
It tastes amazing! I 've also added some melted white chocolate. :)
So delicious! I added a splash of vanilla and a pinch of cinnamon. Perfect for a snowy winter day!
you could also top it with some creme fraiche ... and/or use a cinnamon stick as your stirrer.