Melt Hot Chocolate
Melt Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
For the Hot Chocolate Base
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped (60-70% cacao)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For the Melt Chocolate Topping
- 4 ounces dark chocolate bar, solid block, at room temperature
- 4 ounces milk chocolate bar, solid block, at room temperature
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the hot chocolate base: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it just begins to simmer and steam. Do not boil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the finely chopped dark chocolate and vanilla extract. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Keep the hot chocolate warm over very low heat, stirring occasionally, while you prepare the toppings. Alternatively, if serving immediately, proceed to the next step.
- 5
Prepare the chocolate shavings: Using a vegetable peeler or a specialized chocolate shaver, carefully shave thin curls from the solid blocks of dark chocolate and milk chocolate. Aim for delicate, airy curls rather than thick chunks. You can alternate between the two types of chocolate for a varied topping.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
To serve, pour the hot chocolate base into individual serving cups. Immediately pile a generous amount of the freshly shaved dark and milk chocolate curls on top of each cup, creating a substantial and visually appealing mound. Serve with a small spoon.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Melt Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
For the Hot Chocolate Base
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped (60-70% cacao)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For the Melt Chocolate Topping
- 4 ounces dark chocolate bar, solid block, at room temperature
- 4 ounces milk chocolate bar, solid block, at room temperature
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the hot chocolate base: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it just begins to simmer and steam. Do not boil.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the finely chopped dark chocolate and vanilla extract. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Keep the hot chocolate warm over very low heat, stirring occasionally, while you prepare the toppings. Alternatively, if serving immediately, proceed to the next step.
- 5
Prepare the chocolate shavings: Using a vegetable peeler or a specialized chocolate shaver, carefully shave thin curls from the solid blocks of dark chocolate and milk chocolate. Aim for delicate, airy curls rather than thick chunks. You can alternate between the two types of chocolate for a varied topping.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
To serve, pour the hot chocolate base into individual serving cups. Immediately pile a generous amount of the freshly shaved dark and milk chocolate curls on top of each cup, creating a substantial and visually appealing mound. Serve with a small spoon.
⏱️ 5 min