Are you interested in the best hot chocolate recipes? Of course you do, because hot chocolate is a drink that you can drink from autumn, when the cold shows its teeth, all the way to April. To make the cold season as sweet as possible, we have prepared 5 of the best hot chocolate recipes that will make your taste buds thank you... and your body too, because you'll warm it up well.
Here they are the best hot chocolate recipes, with which you will stun everyone around ourselves, because we really don't know, who can resist caramel, cinnamon and cookies paired with creamy chocolate …
SPICY HOT CHOCOLATE WITH CINNAMON
INGRIDIENTS:
- 250 ml of milk
- 3 spoons of cocoa
- spoon of maple syrup
- half a spoon of cinnamon
- half a tablespoon of chili powder
- ⅓ tablespoon cayenne pepper
- pinch of salt
- cream and cinnamon sticks (optional)
PREPARATION:
Pour the milk into a medium-sized pot and heat it over medium heat. Add the maple syrup, cocoa and spices to the milk and mix the ingredients until a creamy texture is formed. Pour the drink into glasses, and add cream and cinnamon sticks for a better taste.
HOT CHOCOLATE WITH BLACKBERRY
INGRIDIENTS:
- 200 g of fresh or frozen blackberries
- 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar
- a tablespoon of water (if using fresh blackberries)
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 720 ml of whole milk
- 120 g of dark chocolate
PREPARATION:
If using frozen blackberries, leave them in a warm place for 30 minutes to thaw the ice. When they are soft enough, place them in a saucepan with the powdered sugar on the hob and cook over moderate heat for about 5 minutes, until the blackberries are soft and liquid. If you use fresh blackberries, cook them with powdered sugar and add a tablespoon of water.
Strain the cooked blackberries through a sieve to separate the juice from the seeds (which are discarded). Heat the milk while adding the vanilla extract and chocolate to the mixer. Pour hot milk over the chopped chocolate and let the mixture stand for a minute.
Set a spoonful of blackberries aside, and pour the rest into the blender with the chocolate. Stir until the drink is frothy. Sweeten to taste. Pour the drink into a glass and pour a spoonful of blackberries on top, or you can also add cream, wine.
HOT CHOCOLATE WITH OREO COOKIES
INGRIDIENTS:
- 500 ml of whole milk
- 60g of store-bought hot chocolate mix
- 6 oreo cookies
- whipped cream and crushed cookies for decoration (optional)
PREPARATION:
In a small pan, heat the milk without boiling. Next, combine the hot milk, cookies, and hot chocolate mix in a blender. Mix until the cookies are completely crushed and evenly sized. When the drink is ready, you can decorate it with cream and crushed cookies.
TRADITIONAL HOT CHOCOLATE
INGRIDIENTS:
- 1440 ml of whole milk
- 480 ml of cream
- 100 g of granulated sugar
- 226 g of semi-sweet chocolate
- 21 g of cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- pretzels, chocolate syrup, caramel (optional)
PREPARATION:
Combine all the ingredients in a slow cooker, the temperature of which should not be too high. Stir the mixture so that the ingredients are well combined, especially pay attention to the cocoa, which should not float on top of the liquid. Cook the ingredients on low for six hours or on high for four hours, stirring every 45 minutes. When the hot chocolate is ready, serve it with the toppings of your choice. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
CHEESECAKE HOT CHOCOLATE
INGRIDIENTS:
- 250 ml of milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 65 g of white chocolate
- 5 tablespoons of cream cheese
- (graham) crackers and cream for garnish (optional)
PREPARATION:
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the milk without boiling. Lower the temperature of the hob and add the cheese, vanilla extract and white chocolate in a large bowl. Stir until the ingredients are melted and combined. Pour the hot chocolate into a glass and decorate the drink with crackers and cream.
