The best hot chocolate

This recipe is happy medium between a rich Spanish dipping chocolate and a traditional British cup of cocoa – it’s the ultimate hot chocolate.

The best hot chocolate

  • Serves icon Serves 6
  • Time icon Hands-on time 15 min

This recipe is happy medium between a rich Spanish dipping chocolate and a traditional British cup of cocoa – it’s the ultimate hot chocolate.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
225kcals
Fat
12.7g (7.8g saturated)
Protein
5.7g
Carbohydrates
21.1g (17.3g sugars)
Fibre
1.1g
Salt
0.1g

For 6

Ingredients

  • 700ml whole milk
  • 2 tbsp caster sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla paste
  • 1½ tbsp cornflour
  • 1½ tbsp cocoa powder
  • 70g dark chocolate, roughly chopped
  • 20g milk chocolate, roughly chopped
  • 2½ tbsp double cream
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Method

  1. Gently warm the milk, sugar and vanilla paste in a medium saucepan until just steaming. Put the cornflour and cocoa powder in a small mixing bowl, then spoon in a little of the warm milk. Mix until just combined, then pour back into the pan. Whisk for 4-5 minutes until well combined and thickened.
  2. Add the dark and milk chocolate and let it melt. Stir in the double cream, then serve.

Nutrition

For 6

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
225kcals
Fat
12.7g (7.8g saturated)
Protein
5.7g
Carbohydrates
21.1g (17.3g sugars)
Fibre
1.1g
Salt
0.1g

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