Hot Chocolate Recipe
Indulge in a rich, velvety hot chocolate inspired by the warm flavors of Egypt! This delightful treat combines creamy milk, decadent dark chocolate, and a hint of aromatic cinnamon for a cozy experience that will warm your soul. Perfect for chilly nights, this recipe is your ticket to a comforting cup of bliss!
Prep
5
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- معلقتين من بودرة الكريم كراميل (30 ml)
- كباية لبن بودر (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- نصف كباية كاكاو (120 ml)
- 3 معالق كبيرة نشا (45 ml)
- كباية إلا حاجة بسيطة سكر (200 g)
📦Other(1)
- معلقتين من قهوة سريعة الزوبان (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine cocoa, milk powder, sugar, instant coffee, cream caramel powder, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- 2
Mix well until the cornstarch dissolves, then prepare your hot chocolate.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bloom cocoa powder with a small amount of hot liquid (160-180°F) before adding the full amount of milk to prevent lumps and release deeper chocolate compounds.technique160-180°F
- ✓Whisk cornstarch with cold milk first to create a slurry, preventing clumping when heated - cornstarch activates at 180-185°F for proper thickening.technique180-185°F
- ✓Heat milk to exactly 150-160°F for optimal hot chocolate temperature - above 180°F scalds milk proteins and creates a skin, below 140°F won't properly dissolve powders.timing150-160°F
- ✓Use whole milk with 3.25% fat content minimum because fat molecules carry flavor compounds and create the creamy mouthfeel that makes hot chocolate luxurious.ingredient3.25% fat minimum
- ✓Add instant coffee at 0.5-1% of total liquid volume to enhance chocolate flavor through complementary bitter compounds without making it taste like coffee.ingredient0.5-1% ratio
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Prep
5
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Hot Chocolate Recipe
Indulge in a rich, velvety hot chocolate inspired by the warm flavors of Egypt! This delightful treat combines creamy milk, decadent dark chocolate, and a hint of aromatic cinnamon for a cozy experience that will warm your soul. Perfect for chilly nights, this recipe is your ticket to a comforting cup of bliss!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- معلقتين من بودرة الكريم كراميل (30 ml)
- كباية لبن بودر (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- نصف كباية كاكاو (120 ml)
- 3 معالق كبيرة نشا (45 ml)
- كباية إلا حاجة بسيطة سكر (200 g)
📦Other(1)
- معلقتين من قهوة سريعة الزوبان (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine cocoa, milk powder, sugar, instant coffee, cream caramel powder, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- 2
Mix well until the cornstarch dissolves, then prepare your hot chocolate.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bloom cocoa powder with a small amount of hot liquid (160-180°F) before adding the full amount of milk to prevent lumps and release deeper chocolate compounds.technique160-180°F
- ✓Whisk cornstarch with cold milk first to create a slurry, preventing clumping when heated - cornstarch activates at 180-185°F for proper thickening.technique180-185°F
- ✓Heat milk to exactly 150-160°F for optimal hot chocolate temperature - above 180°F scalds milk proteins and creates a skin, below 140°F won't properly dissolve powders.timing150-160°F
- ✓Use whole milk with 3.25% fat content minimum because fat molecules carry flavor compounds and create the creamy mouthfeel that makes hot chocolate luxurious.ingredient3.25% fat minimum
- ✓Add instant coffee at 0.5-1% of total liquid volume to enhance chocolate flavor through complementary bitter compounds without making it taste like coffee.ingredient0.5-1% ratio