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Two mugs of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings next to a plate of chocolate squares on a marble surface. A pink-striped cloth is beside them.

Drinking Chocolate

Here's how to make rich, creamy drinking chocolate with simple ingredients. Customize it with spices, extracts, or toppings for the perfect cozy treat
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 337 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups full cream milk
  • 100 grams 70% intense dark chocolate bar
  • 100 grams milk chocolate bar reserve some for garnish
  • generous pinch of kosher salt

GARNISH (optional)

  • whipped cream
  • chocolate shavings

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, add chopped dark and milk chocolates. Then slowly pour milk and sprinkle salt.
  • Heat up the saucepan using the lowest setting (140°F / 60°C) and stir until the chocolates are completely melted, about 10 minutes.
  • Continue stirring on low heat for another 3 to 5 minutes or until the chocolate-milk mixture turns darker, similar to a deep-colored chocolate bar and the chocolate mixture has slightly thickened.
  • Turn off the heat and allow the chocolate mixture to cool slightly for a minute, then transfer to a small cup or a demitasse cup.
  • Serve drinking chocolate as is or top with a dollop of whipped cream and reserved chocolate shavings.

Notes

  • Use your favorite rich and smooth chocolate bars of the same brand. I used Lindt chocolate bars since two flavors were available, Excellence 70% intense dark and Swiss classic milk chocolate.
  • Use a heavy bottom saucepan.
  • Use the lowest setting of your stove and continue stirring to prevent the milk from boiling.
  • I used a wooden spoon, but you may want to use a whisk, a silicone spatula, or even a molinillo if you have one.
  • Lindt Swiss classic milk chocolate is sweet enough to sweeten this Drinking Chocolate recipe. If your favorite chocolate bars aren’t too sweet, add brown sugar a teaspoon at a time (to taste) once all the chopped chocolates are melted.
  • This Drinking Chocolate thickens further once colder.
  • Serve using a small cup as the mixture is rich and creamy. This Drinking Chocolate makes 4 servings with 4 ounces per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 93mgPotassium: 393mgFiber: 3gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 235IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 197mgIron: 3mg

Equipment

  • knife
  • Chopping board
  • Measuring cup
  • Saucepan
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