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Another one that has been around for a very long time – about 3000 years ago -comes from the Mayans and it’s a chocolate drink. Unfortunately, the “modern version” used powder instead of the real deal. Nonetheless, it’s still a favorite during the winter months. In this episode. I’m showing you how to make the Best Homemade Hot Cocoa!
How can I be so cocky with this recipe? It’s because I’ve been making it for decades and what I’m sharing with you is foolproof!
It’s a very quick and easy beverage recipe to make. A nice warm cup of it makes us feel cozy especially when the weather is chilly outside! It’s what I called a great comfort drink! I enjoy this hot beverage by the fireplace with my feet up, reading a book. It’s totally an “aww” moment!
Dark chocolate is a great source of antioxidants, it reduces the risk of heart attack, curbs hunger, and it’s a great brain and mood booster. Another benefit that I recently discovered is cocoa powder helps to improve the skin’s hydration and also helps to protect it from UV rays.
The most important thing to get the Best Homemade Hot Cocoa is by warming up the milk which adds creaminess and richness to the beverage. There’s the microwave method and the stovetop. I’m sure you guess that I prefer the ol’ way because I can control things better. Go ahead and use the microwave but in my book, a nice hot cocoa should be made with “loooove” without rushing it. That’s the reason why my recipe is the Best Homemade Hot Cocoa out there – still cocky… oh well!
Back to the milk…
After whisking the dry ingredients, pouring in a small amount of boiling water and whisking constantly, here comes the milk. The success for a perfect “chocolat chaud” is to make sure the milk doesn’t boil. The rule is pretty simple; keep an eye on it! If it scorches, it will burn at the bottom of the pot and create a “yucky” film on the surface… extremely unpleasant consistency! As soon as you see bubbles around the saucepan – an indication that it’s about to get pretty, pretty hot -, whisk constantly for 2 minutes then remove from the heat – not as bad as you thought, right? For a vegetarian/vegan version, use almond milk.
Another ingredient I like to add is pure vanilla extract. It doesn’t need a lot but some. I go for 3/4 teaspoon but 1/2 teaspoon is fine too. I won’t go beyond that otherwise it might taste… well like vanilla and not really chocolatey.
You can also add a shot of Irish Cream, Kahlua, rum or even Tia Maria. When it comes to garnishes, there’s a long list to choose from; whipped cream, shaved dark chocolate, toffee bits, caramel sauce, mini marshmallows, candy canes or crushed peppermints, etc. If you’re truly a chocoholic, add some chocolate chips or chocolate sauce. There’s nothing stopping you from sprinkling on some chili or cayenne pepper, nutmeg or drop a cinnamon stick in your mug.
Making the Best Homemade Hot Cocoa is something you have to do especially during the winter months. Either at home or at your log cabin, this is a comfort beverage that everyone loves! It’s a great mid-afternoon sweet treat – I enjoy dunking my biscotti in it… it’s so yummy!
Cheers!
Here are more delicious beverage recipes for you to try…
– Spanish Coffee
– Red Velvet Boost
– Palm Springs Date Shake
– Homemade Holiday Eggnog
– Agua de Jamaica
– Indian Masala Chai
– Pumpkin Coffee Creamer
and for even more non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverage recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Beverages
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