OLD-FASHIONED HOT CHOCOLATE

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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

1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 1/4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch chili powder or 1 pinch cayenne, for mystery
4 tablespoons skim milk
4 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, grated or 9 tablespoons dark cocoa
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
sugar, to taste
1 -2 teaspoon of a sweet liqueur, adding it with the vanilla (such as dark rum or Grand Marnier) (optional)
2 tablespoons ginger syrup (optional)
unsweetened whipped cream (optional) or lightly sweetened whipped cream, as a garnish (optional)

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.

Malik Ali Raza
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This is a great recipe for a classic hot chocolate. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Baber Khan
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This hot chocolate is amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.


NATHANIEL Innocent
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect hot chocolate for my family.


Nomfundo Makhubu
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This hot chocolate is the perfect drink to enjoy with a good book on a rainy day.


Forhad bin Rayhan
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I love the way this hot chocolate warms me up on a cold day.


riajulofficial tiktok
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This is the best hot chocolate recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and rich, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Efe Leo
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This hot chocolate is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Aamin Cqbdule
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I love that this hot chocolate is made with real chocolate. It gives it a much richer and more flavorful taste than hot chocolate made with cocoa powder.


Rajive Palmer
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This hot chocolate is the perfect way to end a cold winter day. It's warm, comforting, and absolutely delicious.


Camir Key
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I made this hot chocolate for my family last night, and they all loved it! Even my picky kids couldn't get enough of it.


Sara Compo
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This hot chocolate is delicious! I love the way the chocolate and milk blend together to create a smooth and creamy texture. It's also the perfect sweetness level.


Leon Bosman
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I've tried many hot chocolate recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.


Samyra Chowdry
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This hot chocolate is the perfect winter warmer! It's rich, creamy, and has just the right amount of sweetness. I love that it's made with real chocolate, and not just cocoa powder. It makes all the difference in the flavor.