Hot chocolate with dark chocolate and cinnamon is an aromatic, dense, and creamy beverage, perfect for enjoying steaming on the coldest days.
Autumn has arrived and we’re entering colder days, the season of cozy afternoons and evenings on the couch, in front of the fireplace or with the warmth of radiators on, a good cup of dark and fragrant chocolate is ideal for pampering us and putting us in a good mood, even on gloomy and rainy days.
There are many variations on hot chocolate, it can be made simply with unsweetened cocoa or added chocolate, accompanied by dollops of whipped cream or cookies, or spiced to taste.
For an unusual and delicious hot chocolate, you can add a pinch of chili powder or ginger, which will give a spicy and energetic taste.
Here’s how to make delicious hot chocolate at home like the one from a café.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Slow Fire
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients for Hot Chocolate with Dark Chocolate
- 2 cups Milk
- 2.5 oz Sugar
- 1.75 oz Dark Chocolate (70%)
- 1.75 oz Cornstarch
- 1 oz Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- to taste Ground Cinnamon
Tools
- Kitchen Robot bimby
- Small Pot
- Whisk
- Stove
Preparation for Hot Chocolate with Dark Chocolate
For the preparation of the chocolate, you can use the bimby or prepare it in a small pot on the stove.
Bimby Preparation: break the chocolate into pieces, then put it in the bowl with the sugar and set 10 sec. turbo speed, add the cocoa and cornstarch, mix everything for 15 sec. speed 6 and then pour in the milk and cinnamon. Cook for 8/10 minutes at speed 3 temperature 194°F.
Once thickened, pour and serve hot.Small Pot Preparation: pour the cold milk into a small pot and dissolve the sifted cornstarch and cocoa powder in it, add the sugar, mix well with a whisk to avoid lumps, and then bring to a boil.
Break the dark chocolate into pieces, melt it slightly for a few minutes in the microwave or bain-marie, and pour it into the small pot. Lower the heat slightly and, while stirring with a whisk, continue cooking until the chocolate has thickened.
Flavor with cinnamon or other to taste, pour and serve the hot chocolate.
Tips and Variations
To prepare a perfect cup of hot chocolate, the milk should be fresh and whole for a fuller taste, the cocoa should be only dark and unsweetened, and the dark chocolate should be 70% for a more intense flavor.
The chocolate should not be too sweet; the aromatic taste of the chocolate should prevail. You can flavor it as you like according to your tastes.
For an extra touch of flavor, you can accompany the chocolate with dollops of whipped cream, chocolate curls, and a dusting of unsweetened cocoa.
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