Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate

👤 Jacques Torres 📖 https://www.forbes.com/sites/amberlovebond/2025/01/23/how-to-make-the-perfect-hot-chocolate-according-to-a-master-chocolatier/

🥘 Ingredients

  • 60% dark chocolate
    1 c
  • cornstarch
    1 tsp
  • milk powder
    1/2 c
  • whipped cream
  • whole milk
    2.5 c

🍳 Cookware

  • medium saucepan
  • small bowl
  1. 1
    Bring whole milk to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
    whole milk: 2.5 c
  2. 2
    Lower the heat to medium then add the 60% dark chocolate (discs or coarsely chopped), whisking vigorously until the chocolate is completely melted.
    60% dark chocolate: 1 c
  3. 3
    Whisk milk powder and cornstarch together in a small bowl then add to the pot, still whisking, until everything is dissolved and the mixture is smooth and thick.
    milk powder: 1/2 c, cornstarch: 1 tsp
  4. 4
    To serve, divide the hot chocolate among four mugs or glasses, then garnish each with a large dollop of whipped cream (optional).
    whipped cream