Creamy Hot Chocolate
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Are you looking to learn how to make the best homemade hot chocolate recipe?
You came to the right place!
Our French chef decided to unveil one of her favorite hot chocolate recipes. More like an Italian hot chocolate, this rich and extra creamy hot chocolate recipe is easy to make and will surprise you both with its simplicity and also its incredible taste!
You will notice that we used whole milk in this recipe. However, if you prefer one milk over another, feel free to choose the one you love.
Bon appétit!
Difficulty: 
Prep time: 5 mins / Cook time: 10 mins / Servings: 2 people
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Creamy Hot Chocolate
1⅜ oz (40g) - Dark chocolate
1 cup (240ml) - Milk
1 tbsp (6g) - Cocoa powder
1 tsp (5g) - Vanilla paste
⅓ cup (80ml) - Heavy cream
Topping
To taste - Whipped cream
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We advise that you prepare all the above ingredients before starting.
You will typically need: a scale, measuring cups, and mixing bowls.
Creamy Hot Chocolate
1 - Finely chop the dark chocolate and put it in a saucepan.
2 - Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. Pour ½ cup of milk on top of the dark chocolate and stir using a whisk until it simmers or until it is fully melted in the milk.
3 - Add the remaining milk to the saucepan and stir lightly.
4 - Once homogeneous, add the cocoa powder and the vanilla paste to your hot chocolate and bring it to a simmer.
5 - Finally, pour the heavy cream and bring it to a boil. When the hot chocolate starts to rise, remove the saucepan from the heat, add a pinch of salt, and pour into a mug. We love the new temperature control smart mug from Ember.
6 - Let the hot chocolate cool down for about 10 minutes before tasting or putting any topping on it.
7 - Add the final touches with some whipped cream topping, and shred some fresh chocolate on top of it using a zester.
8 - Enjoy!
Watch our video (starting at 0:32) for more details!
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Disclaimer: baking/cooking times vary according to each appliance. Make sure to always control halfway through for success.
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