Hot chocolate is a perfect drink to enjoy the magic of a snowfall on a cold winter day, or to pamper yourself with a boost of goodness at any other time of the year. It can be prepared in multiple ways, simple, spicy or slightly sweeter than usual. If you too want to learn how to prepare hot chocolate in a few moments, continue reading the article.
Ingrediants
Simple Hot Chocolate
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 720 - 960 ml of water
- 480 - 720 ml of evaporated milk
- 3/4 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
- A handful of mini Marshmallows
Hot Chocolate with Coffee
- 100 g of bitter cocoa
- 225 g of sugar
- 25 g of soluble coffee powder
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla
- 1440 ml of milk
- 240 ml of milk and 240 ml of cream mixed
Spiced Hot Chocolate
- 115 g of bitter chocolate
- 600 ml of milk
- 110 g of sugar
- 3/4 teaspoons of Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1 red pepper, seeded and sliced
Mexican Style Hot Chocolate
- 350 ml of Evaporated Milk
- 4 teaspoons of cinnamon powder
- 1 tablespoon of Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon of nutmeg powder
- 60 g of semi-bitter chocolate chips
- 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch of cocoa powder
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Simple Hot Chocolate
Step 1. Prepare the cocoa blend
In a bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Mix and blend the two ingredients.
Step 2. Pour 180ml of water into a second bowl or cup
Make sure it can be used in the microwave.
Step 3. Heat the water in the microwave using high power
Heat it for 1 1/2 minutes or until it begins to boil.
Step 4. Pour the hot water over the cocoa mixture
Stir until you get a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
Step 5. Pour 160ml of evaporated milk into a second cup
Heat it in the microwave on maximum power for 1 minute. After that, pour the hot milk into the water and cocoa mixture.
Step 6. Add ¾ teaspoon of vanilla extract
Stir patiently to blend the ingredients. After that, add the mini marshmallows to the cup.
Step 7. Serve
Enjoy the fabulous flavor of your hot chocolate with mini marshmallows - if you want to make a friend happy, simply double the doses of the ingredients or repeat the process again.
Method 2 of 4: Hot Coffee Chocolate
Step 1. Combine the first four ingredients in a thick-bottomed saucepan
Blend unsweetened cocoa, sugar, instant coffee and vanilla. Also add 1 pinch of salt and 240 ml of cold water. Put the pot on a low heat.
Step 2. Mix the ingredients
Keep stirring as the cocoa dissolves and the mixture takes on a smooth, creamy texture.
Step 3. Gradually, add the milk and milk and cream mixture to the mixture
Keep stirring and wait until all the ingredients are evenly hot, but not hot. Incorporate the two liquids in small portions, 240 ml of milk and 120 ml of milk and cream mixture at a time, to allow the ingredients to blend evenly.
Step 4. Serve
Enjoy your delicious coffee hot chocolate to spoil yourself at breakfast or at any other time of the day.
Method 3 of 4: Spiced Hot Chocolate
Step 1. In a medium sized saucepan, heat the milk over a medium flame
Heat it evenly without letting it boil.
Step 2. Add coarsely chopped bitter chocolate and sugar to the milk
Mix the ingredients to blend them evenly.
Step 3. Also add the cinnamon, the chili powder and the sliced and seeded red pepper
Simmer the ingredients.
Step 4. Remove the pepper slices
Their aroma will remain inside the hot chocolate.
Step 5. Serve
Enjoy this spiced hot chocolate at any time of the day.
Method 4 of 4: Mexican Style Hot Chocolate
Step 1. In a large saucepan, combine the milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract and nutmeg using medium heat
Step 2. Add the semi-bitter chocolate chips to the mixture
Stir to melt the chocolate in the hot mixture and make sure you get a smooth and homogeneous consistency.
Step 3. Cover the pot and cook for 5 minutes
The flavors of the ingredients will blend further. Then remove the pot from the heat.
Step 4. Serve
Complete your chocolate with a pinch of cocoa powder and a pinch of cayenne pepper and enjoy it at any time of the day.
Step 5. Finished
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