Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with real milk chocolate, cream, and cocoa — no powdered mixes, just natural ingredients. Ready in 5 minutes, it warms you up and delivers pure indulgence any day.
Instructions
Heat the Cream
- 1
Pour **100g cream** into a small saucepan or pot.
- 2
Heat over medium heat until the first bubbles appear — do not bring to a boil.
Add Cocoa & Salt
- 3
Add **5g cocoa powder** and a **pinch of salt**.
- 4
Whisk thoroughly until the cocoa is fully dissolved with no lumps.
Melt the Chocolate
- 5
Remove the pot from heat.
- 6
Add **35g milk chocolate**, broken into small pieces.
- 7
Wait 30 seconds, then stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Add Milk & Serve
- 8
Pour in **40g milk** and stir until smooth — this gently lowers the temperature and makes the drink sippable.
- 9
Pour into your favorite glass or mug.
- 10
Optionally top with whipped cream or marshmallows.
- 11
Enjoy! 😊
Chef's Notes
Salt is the secret ingredient — it enhances the chocolate flavor. Use quality cocoa (Callebaut, Cacao Barry) — the difference is huge. For a more bitter version, swap milk chocolate for dark 60–70%. The drink is best fresh, but can be reheated gently over low heat.
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