Old-Fashioned Gourmet Hot Chocolate
A rich and creamy hot chocolate just like in the old days, made with real melted dark chocolate. Comforting, elegant, and perfect for lingering winters or cozy family moments.
🛒 Ingredients
2 servings
- 2 cups whole milk
- 5.3 oz high-quality dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa)
- 1.5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2.5 tsp sugar
- 1 pinch fine salt
- Vanilla or cinnamon (optional)
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- 1
Pour the milk into a saucepan and heat over medium heat without letting it boil, until you see the first signs of steam.
- 2
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and add them to the hot milk.
- 3
Add the unsalted butter and whisk vigorously until you achieve a smooth and creamy texture.
- 4
Sift the cocoa powder directly into the mixture and whisk vigorously to incorporate.
- 5
Add the sugar and the pinch of salt, then whisk one last time until the texture is thick and creamy.
- 6
Pour immediately into mugs and serve very hot.
💡 Chef's Tip
The secret to a good hot chocolate: do not let the milk boil (it loses its creaminess) and whisk well between each addition. Use quality chocolate; it is the foundation of the result. You can add a touch of cinnamon, vanilla, or even a drop of almond extract.
