Hot chocolate 3 ways
Hot Chocolate 3 Ways explores different variations of this rich and comforting drink. From classic to spiced or indulgent, these versions offer unique flavors, making it a perfect warm treat for chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
With Cocoa Powder
- Milk (दूध) – 2 cups
- Milk (दूध) – 1 cup
- Cornflour (कॉर्नफ्लोर) – 1 tbsp
- Sugar (चीनी) – 3 tbsp
- Cocoa powder (कोको पाउडर) – 3 tbsp
- Vanilla essence (वैनिला एसेंस) – few drops
- Salt (नमक) – a pinch
- Whipped cream (फेंटी हुई क्रीम) – for garnish
- Cocoa powder (कोको पाउडर) – for dusting
With Chocolate
- Milk (दूध) – 3 cups
- Dark Chocolate, chopped – 1 cup(200gms)
- Sugar (चीनी) – 1 tbsp
- Vanilla essence (वैनिला एसेंस) – few drops
- Salt (नमक) – a pinch
- Molten chocolate (पिघली हुई चॉकलेट) – for garnishing
- Marshmallow (मार्शमेल्लो) – for topping
With Spices
- Milk (दूध) – 2 cups
- Cinnamon, medium (दालचीनी) – 1 stick
- Cloves (लौंग) – 4 nos
- Fennel seeds (सौंफ) – 1½ tbsp
- Cocoa powder (कोको पाउडर) – 1 tbsp
- Dark Chocolate, chopped (डार्क चॉकलेट) – 1 cup/200gms
- Sugar (चीनी) – 1½ tbsp
- Dry ginger powder (सौंठ पाउडर) – 1 tsp
- Nutmeg, grated (जयफल) – a large pinch
- Vanilla essence (वैनिला एसेंस) – few drops
- Orange rind (संतरे का छिलका) – few strands
- Milk (दूध) – 1 cup
- Cornflour (कॉर्नफ्लोर) – 1 tbsp
Instructions
- For cocoa powder hot chocolate, In a saucepan, boil milk with sugar, cocoa powder, and optionally, vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix the other portion of milk with cornstarch. Gradually pour the cornstarch mixture into the boiling milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Add a pinch of salt and adjust the sweetness and bitterness by adding more sugar and cocoa powder as desired. Once you reach your desired consistency, serve hot, garnishing with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
- For hot chocolate with chocolate, combine milk, chopped chocolate of your choice, sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a quick boil and allow it to thicken before serving. Garnish with marshmallows and melted chocolate.
- For spiced hot chocolate, In a saucepan, boil milk. Lightly crush cinnamon, cloves, and fennel to release their flavor compounds. Transfer these spices into the same pan along with cocoa powder, chocolate, sugar, dry ginger powder, grated nutmeg, vanilla, orange rind, and the cornstarch milk slurry from the first recipe. Cook until you reach your desired consistency. Strain and serve hot, garnishing with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a whole cinnamon stick.
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