Traditional European hot chocolate is made with high-quality chopped chocolate, whole milk, and a little bit of sugar. It has such as luxurious, velvety texture that you can practically east it with a spoon.
European hot chocolate recipe
Enjoy the cup of real hot chocolate you can order in France, Italy and other European countries. It is not something I make every day and we consider it a special treat. When my son would ask for hot chocolate (not hot cocoa or cacao!), I already know he is craving the European hot chocolate I introduced to him a years ago. I was caught by surprise by the hot chocolate they made of him at the local coffee shop for the first time. It was not bad, and he enjoyed it but It was hot cocoa, not the hot chocolate we wanted. I hope you try it at least once and enjoy!
Ingredients
- Milk: I recommend using whole milk for rich flavor and taste.
- Sugar: a little bit of granulated sugar for sweetness. You can add more or less depending on your taste.
- Three types of chocolate: You will need dark chocolate, semi sweet chocolate and unprocessed dutch cocoa powder. I used dark chocolate bar for baking, chocolate morsels.
- Other things: If I have orange in my fridge, I like to add a small peel for flavor. For serving, we do it with whipped cream and finally grated chocolate on top.
How to make European hot chocolate
In a small saucer pan, add milk, cocoa powder and sugar. I also added a little bit of orange peel for flavor. But it is optional. Whisk well. Add dark and semi sweet chocolates. Bring it to a gentle boil, turn down the heat and simmer for about 1-2 minutes or until the chocolates melt.
In a separate cup, add cold milk and a little bit of corn starch. Whisk well.
Slowly pour into simmering hot chocolate, whisking it contentiously until it thickens. Take it of the heat.
Pour into cups and enjoy. You can add some whipped cream on top if desired. I also used a fine grater and grated some chocolate on top of whipped cream.
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📖 Recipe
European Hot Chocolate
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
- 1 Whisk
- 1 fine grater
Ingredients
- 1½ cup while milk, divided*
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ bar (about 55 grams) 70% dark chocolate*
- 2 tablespoons (35 grams) semi sweet chocolate morsels
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch*
- 1 orange peel optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of milk, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. If using a small piece of orange peel for extra flavor. Whisk well.
- Add your dark chocolate and semisweet chocolate. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the remaining ½ cup of cold milk and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch until no lumps remain.
- Remove the orange peel. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the simmering hot chocolate while whisking constantly. Continue cooking and whisking for about 1 minutes, or until the hot chocolate thickens.
- Remove from the heat and divide between 2 cups.
- Serve immediately. If desired, top with whipped cream and garnish with finely grated chocolate.Enjoy!
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