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Hot chocolate
Try our recipe for the ultimate hot chocolate
- Recipe:
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Serves 4
Preparation
500ml water
100g unrefined golden caster sugar
25g cocoa powder
100g 70% dark chocolate broken into pieces (or 100g dark chocolate chips)
In a saucepan, bring the water, sugar and cocoa powder to a simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the chocolate and whisk until the chocolate has melted.
Just before serving, whisk very well until frothy, then pour into a drinking receptacle of your choice.
Tips
Everyone loves a warming mug of hot chocolate. Making your own is so easy with our ultimate chocolate recipe from leading chocolatier Paul A.Young. Use cocoa powder and 70% cocoa solids dark chocolate for delicious results.
Variations
For an even more decadent treat, use milk instead of water.
Reviews
Guest
★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.A lovely family treat after a long walk together. My children insist on giant marshmallows in theirs.
Reviewed on 11/06/15
