Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar: The Perfect Homemade Gift: Discover my hot chocolate mix in a jar: simple, quick, and perfect to gift homemade! 🎁
Sugar-free, customizable to your liking, try it with a touch of cinnamon and a layer of cocoa and chocolate to make it delicious and irresistible. ☕💛
The perfect gift that warms the heart and pampers the recipient!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter
Ingredients for 1 jar of about 5.3 oz
All the simple and quick ingredients to prepare a delicious mix, sugar-free, to gift or enjoy at home.
- 1.8 oz 70% dark chocolate
- 0.9 oz unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.7 oz cornstarch
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon (optional)
Nutritional Values for 5.3 oz of Hot Chocolate Mix (entire jar)
Calories 610 kcal
Total Fat 33 g
– of which saturated 19 g
Total Carbohydrates 60 g
– of which sugars 30 g*
Dietary Fiber 9 g
Proteins 10 g
Note: Sugar is indicative if added later to the beverage; here the mix is sugar-free. With the addition of milk or sweetener, values change slightly.
Tools
The essential tools to create your perfect mix, easy to find in every kitchen.
- 1 Jar airtight jar
- 1 spoon
- 1 whisk
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Steps
Follow these simple steps to create a delicious and beautiful jar to gift.
Procedure:
1. Pour the cornstarch into the jar and level gently.
2. Add the unsweetened cocoa and a pinch of salt.
3. Insert the chopped chocolate; for a scenic effect, alternate layers of cocoa and chocolate.
4. Complete with a pinch of cinnamon, if desired.
5. Close the jar with the lid.
6. To prepare the beverage: pour the contents into a saucepan, add 2 cups of milk, heat over medium heat stirring with a whisk to desired thickness and sweeten to taste.
Storage, tips, notes, variations…
The sealed jar: up to 1 month in a cool, dry place.
Prepared beverage: consume immediately or within 24 hours in the refrigerator, reheating over low heat.
Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar: The Perfect Homemade Gift
Frequently Asked Questions about Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar
Preparing a hot chocolate mix in a jar is simple, but it’s common to have questions about storage, doses or variants. Here you’ll find all the answers to the most common questions, ensuring a delicious and perfect result to gift or enjoy at home.
How long does the hot chocolate mix in a jar last?
It keeps for up to 1 month in a cool, dry place, away from direct light.
Can I replace dark chocolate with milk chocolate?
Yes, but the taste will be sweeter and less intense.
Is it possible to prepare more jars in advance?
Absolutely yes, you can prepare several at once and gift them or keep them for a special occasion.
How to make the chocolate creamier without whole milk?
Use creamy plant milk like oat milk or add 1 teaspoon of plant cream.
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