5 creamy hot chocolate recipes to prepare at home

Find out how to make delicious and simple options to stay warm on cold days

On colder days, a delicious drink like hot chocolate is a great way to warm up. This winter classic, in addition to being irresistible, gives a feeling of well-being and satisfaction and can be enriched with ingredients that intensify its taste and offer a unique experience. Then, check out 5 creamy hot chocolate recipes to prepare at home quickly and easily!

Hot chocolate with eggnog

ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm milk
• 2 tablespoons of chocolate in powder
• 1 egg yolk
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick

Preparation method

In a container, beat the egg yolk with the sugar until the mixture is light and creamy. Add the chocolate powder and beat again. Without stopping whisking, gradually add the hot milk. Place the mixture in a pan, add the cinnamon and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it boils. Remove the cinnamon and serve later.

Tip: serve with milk chocolate flakes.

Creamy hot chocolate with dulce de leche

ingredients

• 400 ml of milk
• 4 tablespoons of 50% cocoa powder.
• 2 tablespoons of milk cream creamy
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 100 g of cream
• 1 pinch of ground cinnamon

Preparation method

In a blender, blend all the ingredients, except the dulce de leche and cinnamon, until a smooth mixture is obtained. Transfer to a pan and place over low heat. Stir constantly until it boils. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Place the dulce de leche in a cup and pour in the hot chocolate. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve.

Hot chocolate with cinnamon and whipped cream

ingredients

• 2 cups of milk tea
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup tea chocolate chopped semisweet
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Whipped cream to taste to decorate

Preparation method

In a pan, heat the milk and cream over medium heat until bubbles begin to form around the edges. Lower the heat and add the chopped chocolate, stirring until completely melted. Add the sugar and cinnamon powder, mixing well. Continue stirring and cook for another 5 minutes, until the hot chocolate has thickened. Place in a cup and decorate with whipped cream. Serve immediately.

Italian hot chocolate

ingredients

• 300 ml of milk
• 15 g of corn starch
• 2 tablespoons of milk
• 3 tablespoons of cocoa in powder
• 1 teaspoon of instant coffee
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 80g melted semi-sweet chocolate
• Powdered chocolate and powdered cinnamon to taste

Preparation method

In a saucepan, add 200 ml of milk, cocoa powder, cinnamon, sugar and coffee. Stir and bring to a boil over medium heat. In a container, dilute the corn starch in the remaining milk and add it to the pan with the boiling milk. Lower the heat and mix until you obtain a cream. Add the melted chocolate and mix. Serve with a sprinkling of chocolate powder.

White hot chocolate

ingredients

• 2 cups of milk tea
• 1 cup of tea milk cream fresh
• 1/2 cup chopped white chocolate
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Preparation method

In a pan, heat the milk and cream over medium heat until bubbles begin to form around the edges. Lower the heat and add the chopped white chocolate, stirring until completely melted. Add the vanilla essence and mix well. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the hot chocolate has thickened. Serve immediately.

Source: Terra

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