Brown Butter Hot Chocolate
Brown Butter Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 150 g dark chocolate, 70%, chopped
- 40 g cocoa powder
- 60 g salted butter
- 700 ml milk, to 800 ml
- 2 pinches cinnamon powder, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, melt the salted butter over low to medium heat. Stir constantly to prevent burning. Continue cooking until the butter turns a rich golden-brown color and smells nutty. This process is called browning the butter.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Once the butter is browned, immediately add the milk to the saucepan. Stir well to combine the browned butter with the milk.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the cocoa powder to the milk mixture. Whisk vigorously to ensure there are no lumps and the cocoa powder is fully incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Stir in the chopped dark chocolate. Continue whisking until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
If desired, add a pinch of cinnamon powder and mix thoroughly. This step is optional but adds an extra layer of flavor.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour the hot chocolate into your favorite mugs and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Brown Butter Hot Chocolate
- 150 g dark chocolate, 70%, chopped
- 40 g cocoa powder
- 60 g salted butter
- 700 ml milk, to 800 ml
- 2 pinches cinnamon powder, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, melt the salted butter over low to medium heat. Stir constantly to prevent burning. Continue cooking until the butter turns a rich golden-brown color and smells nutty. This process is called browning the butter.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Once the butter is browned, immediately add the milk to the saucepan. Stir well to combine the browned butter with the milk.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the cocoa powder to the milk mixture. Whisk vigorously to ensure there are no lumps and the cocoa powder is fully incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Stir in the chopped dark chocolate. Continue whisking until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
If desired, add a pinch of cinnamon powder and mix thoroughly. This step is optional but adds an extra layer of flavor.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour the hot chocolate into your favorite mugs and serve immediately.