The 5 Best Original Hot Chocolate Recipes

The 5 Best Original Hot Chocolate Recipes

The 5 best original hot chocolate recipes. Hot chocolate is a beloved comfort drink with endless variations. Here are five original recipes to elevate your hot chocolate experience with unique ingredients and flavors.

White Chocolate with Mint

This exotic and unusual combination is perfect for those who appreciate the sweetness of white chocolate. While not traditional, this recipe produces a delightful, creamy beverage.

Ingredients:

• 1 liter of milk
• 200 g white chocolate
• Fresh mint leaves
• Whipped cream

 

Preparation:

1. Heat the milk in a saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil.
2. Add the white chocolate, broken into small pieces, and stir until fully melted and smooth.
3. Add whole mint leaves and let them infuse the drink for a few minutes.
4. Remove the mint leaves before serving, pour the hot chocolate into cups, and top with whipped cream for a decadent finish.

Dark Chocolate with Chili (“Azteca Chocolate”)

This recipe honors the ancient Aztecs, who are credited with one of the earliest versions of hot chocolate. The blend of dark chocolate and chili creates a bold and warming drink.

Ingredients:

• 200 g dark chocolate (80% cocoa or higher)
• 60-80 g heavy cream (20%)
• Zest of 1 small orange
• Sugar and ground chili to taste

 

Preparation:

1. Melt the dark chocolate in a bain-marie (double boiler).
2. Gradually add the cream and mix well to achieve a smooth texture.
3. Stir in the orange zest, sugar, and a pinch of ground chili to taste. Serve immediately.

Hot Chocolate with Banana

This recipe offers a sweeter and creamier take on traditional hot chocolate, thanks to the addition of bananas.

Ingredients:

• 200 g dark or milk chocolate
• 1 liter of milk
• 2 bananas
• Cinnamon and vanilla to taste

 

Preparation:

1. Heat the milk in a saucepan until it begins to boil.
2. Add the chocolate, broken into small pieces, and stir until fully melted.
3. Add cinnamon and vanilla for extra flavor.
4. Blend the mixture with bananas until it becomes frothy. Serve warm.

Hot Chocolate with Coffee and Cardamom

A perfect drink for mornings, this recipe combines the rich flavors of chocolate and coffee with the aromatic spice of cardamom.

Ingredients:

• 200 g dark chocolate
• 150 ml strong coffee
• 200 ml milk
• 1 banana
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 5 cardamom pods
• A pinch of nutmeg

 

Preparation:

1. Melt the chocolate and sugar in warm milk.
2. Blend the peeled banana with the milk-chocolate mixture, coffee, cardamom, and nutmeg.
3. Blend until frothy, then pour into glasses and garnish with grated chocolate.

Creole Hot Chocolate

This traditional recipe from England is hearty and flavorful, making it perfect for cold mornings or indulgent evenings.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp cocoa powder
• 100 g ground almonds
• 500 ml milk
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 5-6 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• A pinch of nutmeg

 

Preparation:

1. Blend half of the hot milk with cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, and a raw egg until smooth.
2. Bring the remaining milk to a boil and mix in the blended ingredients.
3. Cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Add ground almonds and nutmeg before serving.