Carette Hot Chocolate
Carette Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
For the Hot Chocolate
- 9 ounces chocolate, broken into pieces
- 1 1/2 cups milk, initially
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup milk, additional, to thin if desired
For the Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Break 9 ounces of chocolate into smaller pieces. Roughly chop the chocolate pieces into smaller, more uniform chunks using a knife.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Place a pan on low heat. Add 1 1/2 cups of milk, 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar, and a pinch of salt to the pan. Let the mixture simmer slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Gradually add the chopped chocolate, a little bit at a time, to the simmering milk mixture. Stir continuously until all the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth and thick. If the hot chocolate is too thick, add 1/2 cup of additional milk to thin it out to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
In a clear bowl, add 2 cups of heavy cream, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream mixture until stiff peaks form.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Transfer the whipped cream into a Ziploc bag and cut off one corner to create a makeshift piping bag. Pipe the whipped cream into a serving cup, creating a decorative peak.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Pour the prepared hot chocolate into a cup. Add a dollop of the piped whipped cream on top of the hot chocolate. Stir the whipped cream into the hot chocolate before enjoying.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Carette Hot Chocolate
For the Hot Chocolate
- 9 ounces chocolate, broken into pieces
- 1 1/2 cups milk, initially
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup milk, additional, to thin if desired
For the Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Break 9 ounces of chocolate into smaller pieces. Roughly chop the chocolate pieces into smaller, more uniform chunks using a knife.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Place a pan on low heat. Add 1 1/2 cups of milk, 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar, and a pinch of salt to the pan. Let the mixture simmer slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Gradually add the chopped chocolate, a little bit at a time, to the simmering milk mixture. Stir continuously until all the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth and thick. If the hot chocolate is too thick, add 1/2 cup of additional milk to thin it out to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
In a clear bowl, add 2 cups of heavy cream, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream mixture until stiff peaks form.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Transfer the whipped cream into a Ziploc bag and cut off one corner to create a makeshift piping bag. Pipe the whipped cream into a serving cup, creating a decorative peak.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Pour the prepared hot chocolate into a cup. Add a dollop of the piped whipped cream on top of the hot chocolate. Stir the whipped cream into the hot chocolate before enjoying.
⏱️ 2 min