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A mug of thick, rich European hot chocolate topped with a swirl of whipped cream, an orange peel garnish, and grated dark chocolate.

European Hot Chocolate

Nataliia
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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine European
Servings 2
Calories 375 kcal

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!

Notes

*Milk. Whole milk is key for a truly authentic, velvety result. You can substitute 2% or skim milk, but the final hot chocolate will be noticeably thinner and less rich, even if you keep the cornstarch.
*Chocolate. You can us all semi sweet chocolate or all dark chocolate. If you using only semisweet chocolate, reduce the sugar slightly. 
*Cornstarch is optional. The hot chocolate will still be rich without it, but use the cornstarch if you want that classic, ultra-thick "eat-with-a-spoon" European texture.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 8ozCalories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 44.9gProtein: 7.6gFat: 19.2gSaturated Fat: 11.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.3gCholesterol: 20.6mgSodium: 86mgPotassium: 438mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 35.9g
Keyword European hot chocolate
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