Isn’t a good hot chocolate a pick-me-up for when you’re feeling low? It is one of those quintessential recipes that can be comforting any day of the year . We’ve gathered some delicious gourmet style hot chocolate recipes, which you can easily make at home. Read on to make gourmet style hot chocolate in 3 ways.
1. Creamy Gourmet Hot Chocolate
Nothing can keep you warm than this creamy classic hot chocolate. It is perfect to sip on during the cozy winter nights. Read further to try this and dive into the world of creamy gourmet style hot chocolate.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
- ½ tsp. espresso powder
- 8 oz. dark chocolate
- Whipped cream
Instructions:
- In a sauce pan, over medium heat whisk together – whole milk, heavy cream, powdered sugar and espresso powder.
- Now, small bubbles will appear around the edges. The mixture may start to steam.
- Do not let the mixture reach boiling point.
- Turn the heat to low and stir in the chopped chocolate until melted completely.
- Serve warm topped with whipped cream
2. Mint Hot Chocolate
Mint hot chocolate is perfect for the days when you want to cuddle up on your couch. Here’s what you need to do to make gourmet style mint hot chocolate.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cup almond milk
- ½ cup low fat cream
- 10-12 mint leaves
- 8 oz. chocolate bar
- 1.5 oz. dark chocolate
Instructions:
- In a medium sauce pot, bring the milk and cream to simmer.
- Stir in torn mint leaves.
- Now, cover it with lid and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the mint and reheat the milk to simmer
- Pour liquid over the chopped chocolate
- Now, let it sit for 2 minutes
- Stir to combine until all the chocolate is melted
- Now, serve and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
3. Spiced Orange Hot Chocolate
A mug of spiced hot chocolate is your perfect winter companion to Netflix and warm up on cold December evenings. Make this gourmet style hot chocolate at home within minutes.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 milk chocolate bar
- 1 tsp. grated orange zest
- 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
- Whipped cream
Instructions:
- In a small sauce pan combine the – milk, cream and chocolate.
- Gently heat stirring frequently until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
- For the spiced orange hot chocolate, stir in the orange zest and cinnamon into the chocolate mixture
- Now, pour the mixture into a mug and top it with whipped cream
- If desired, serve with an orange slice and additional cinnamon
Now you can enjoy these gourmet style hot chocolates at home.
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