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Hot Chocolate in this form is an incredible treat. My husband said it is really chocolaty. I replied “yup” and took another sip. I guess he’s just not a chocoholic like me. I had to remind him that this is “real” Hot Chocolate (for the serious chocolate lover).
It’s truly amazing but this tiny cup of deliciousness can cure everything that ails you. You’ve had a bad day at work and want to down a bag of M&M’s. Make a small cup of real hot chocolate and the craving goes away. Maybe you feel a little snappish and want to be alone, all alone. Warm up a cup of this rich creamy potion and you will be ready to face the world again.
Hot cocoa is made with powdered cocoa. Real hot chocolate, or sipping chocolate, is made with melted chocolate blended with milk. You can add more or less milk depending on your personal taste. My husband is a “more milk” kind of guy. I am fine with this recipe just like it is. It is practically perfect!
The taste reminds me of my favorite pie in the whole world – my Mom’s Chocolate Cream Pie. It’s a very rich dessert, but not overly sweet and is served in very small demitasse or coffee cups.
You might like to make this for a Valentine’s Day dinner treat. I topped these with homemade marshmallows cut into very small pieces. I used a tiny cookie cutter to make heart shaped mallows. So cute!
I’m not going to post the “how to” on the marshmallows but provide links below in case you’re interested. Mary and Sue have posted wonderful step by step directions so please give them a visit. My husband thought the mallows were fantastic, but he is a marshmallow lover from way back. I can see him never eating a store bought marshmallow again. I know these will be on our camping menu this spring. They are easy and delicious and were absolutely awesome on homemade hot chocolate!
Hot Chocolate Recipe
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Yield: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
For the serious chocolate lover!
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 5 ounces good quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- A few specks/granules of sea salt
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and whisk until dissolved. Once the milk is hot and steaming, add the chocolate and salt and turn the heat down to medium low. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
- The hot chocolate is now ready to serve. If you prefer a thicker consistency (like me), keeping whisking and cook at a low boil for 3-5 minutes until it becomes thick and creamy. Don’t walk away, stay with it and lightly whisk to prevent scorching.
- Serve warm with homemade marshmallows if desired.
- Makes 6 small servings in demitasse or coffee cups.
- Add ins: You can also serve this with a small jigger of Peppermint Kahlua or Creme de Mente. Your guests add it to the chocolate as desired.
Recipe Notes
(Adapted from a recipe by David Lebovitz)
For terrific recipes and instructions for homemade marshmallows please visit:
And for a Corn Syrup Free Recipe please visit:
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Isn’t that a fine way to start your Monday? Oops I almost forgot. It’s time for another grandson update! My first and only grandchild Isaac will turn 1 next month. It’s so hard to believe time has flow so fast. I was given the opportunity to babysit yesterday and Isaac was kind enough to allow me a few photos. So here goes!
Isaac is a super happy boy – no tears – not a one! He’s not a wimpy baby either. Isaac ranks in the 98 percentile of weight and height. He’s ready to play football.
This is a class shot – he really likes to talk 🙂
I thought he was just going to look inside the basket but decided to take a taste instead. Teething is hard on our little one.
This baby is pure joy.
Pinch those chubby cheeks!
I must say this was gross. We have two Jack Russell’s and they love Isaac. Since they are on the same level, the pups will often sniff to see what Isaac has been eating. Yesterday he just opened his mouth so Mocha could taste it for herself! Ahhh I almost dropped the camera. Yuck – bleah, poooth, ick, ahhhh! Neither Mocha nor Isaac seemed to have a problem with it.
I sure hope his Momma didn’t read this – sorry Allie!
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Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a great week, and I hope you don’t have to french kiss a dog, and I hope you get to have some delicious chocolate!
Tricia
blueberrykitchen says
Yum the hot chocolate looks so delicious! I'm going to try this later today.
Top Cuisine avec Lavi says
This hot chocolate looks delicious! Great recipe!
Gerry @Foodness Gracious says
I'm leaning toward the less milk and thick chocolate variety! Your pictures look really good I must add :)Take care..
Kari Lindsay says
The hot chocolate looks devine, but Isaac steals the show! Love his chubby little cheeks!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
LOL on the dog photo. When my daughter was little we had a St. Bernard named Daisy (Kathy named her) and I looked out on the porch one day and she was eating a piece of ham her dad had rolled up for her. One bite for Kathy, one bite for the dog. By the time I got to her it was gone. Neither one suffered any after affects. <br /><br />Too hot for hot chocolate here but I'm definitely
Sue/the view from great island says
My oldest daughter and I have been on a quest for the richest best thickest drinking chocolate in the world, so I HAVE to try this one. If your photo is any indication, you've got a winner. I can never go back to hot cocoa made with the powdered stuff again!<br />Love the photos and the heart marshmallows!
Em (Wine and Butter) says
I often feel as if we have such similar taste in food – true hot chocolate is a real favourite of mine, especially weird since Im not a massive chocolate person. I am a milk person though I suppose!! Must give something like this a try! In my class we made marshamllows with coconut sugar and beef marrow – very intense but good.. I'll send you the recipe if you like!? Isaac is AMAZING!! xx
Mary says
Your hot chocolate looks wonderful, but pales in comparison to that little guy. What a heart breaker :-). I hope all is well. Blessings…Mary
Anne from GA says
Loved yesterday's blog! The pictures of Isaac are adorable. I'll have to make the hot chocolate for James, he's a big chocoholic.<br />
The Café Sucré Farine says
Oh my, Isaac is darling, I know you have so much fun with him, who would have ever thought grandkids could be so "grand"! Love this yummy chocolate drink and your photos are so fun!
Angie's Recipes says
Isaac is such a sweet boy. Thank you, Tricia, for sharing those precious photos.<br />Now I am ready for the chocolate!
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
I practically passed out looking at the pictures of you hot chocolate! SO perfect – and the pictures of Isaac are stunning – what a beautiful little boy!<br />Mary x
Shiloh Barkley says
I love that you served it in tiny cups!
Mary Younkin says
I started to comment on that amazing looking chocolate, but then you gave me so many great Isaac pictures to squeal over I'm distracted now! He is a complete doll-baby. I love big chubby babies (gosh, I wonder why? 98% is very similar to this household!) and he is just precious. I'll pass on the doggy kisses though!<br /><br />P.S. That first shot with the chalkboard and the great
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
Oh. my. goodness!!! Isaac is a living doll, Tricia!! You took some great photos of him, too!! Oh, be still my heart. What did we ever do before grandbabies??? I can't believe he is almost a year old. Where does time go?<br /><br />And, the chocolate looks heavenly!! blessings ~ tanna