Lovershotchocolate Recipes

CHOCOLATE LOVERS HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, whip the chilled cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla on high speed until it reaches stiff peaks, about 2-3 minutes. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Pour the melted chocolate into a small plate and dip or roll the rim of your mug. Set aside.
• In a heat safe bowl, microwave the heavy whipping cream and chocolate chips together in 30 second intervals, until the cream is steaming hot. This takes me about 1 minute, but it may be longer for you, so stir after each interval to check if the chocolate is melted enough.
• Stir until the mixture comes together to form a thick and silky ganache. Set aside.
• Add the milk, cocoa and vanilla to a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the cocoa has dissolved.
• Pour in the ganache and continue to stir until the mixture is simmering. Do not boil.
• Pour hot chocolate into mugs. Top with the chocolate whipped cream, a drizzle of melted chocolate, chocolate curls and a chocolate heart candy, if desired. Serve and enjoy!

HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE 3 WAYS

Steps:

• For the base: Whisk together the milk, sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, vanilla and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture boils, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, and continue whisking until thickened, about 30 seconds more.
• Mix in add-ins as desired, and serve immediately.

THE BEST HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Place milk and half-and-half in a saucepan and heat to a simmer over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, stir together the cocoa powder, sugar, and cinnamon. A few teaspoons at a time, stir the hot milk into the cocoa mixture to make a smooth paste. Scrape the cocoa mixture into the saucepan with the milk and simmer 2 minutes; do not let it boil. Stir in the vanilla and keep warm in a thermos.
• Pour into small serving cups and place 4 mini-marshmallows on each serving or spritz them with whipped cream. Serve immediately.
• Make the marshmallows: Combine the water, the corn syrup, and the sugar in a saucepan fitted with a candy thermometer. Bring to a boil and boil to "soft-ball" stage, or about 235 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Sprinkle the gelatin over the 2 tablespoons water and let sponge.
• When the syrup reaches 235 degrees F, remove it from the heat, add the gelatin, and mix. Pour the syrup into the whipped egg whites. Add the vanilla and continue whipping until stiff.
• Cover a sheet pan with parchment paper then sprinkle it with powdered sugar. Pour the marshmallow onto the pan and spread it out. Let cool about 2 hours then with a pair of scissors dipped in cornstarch, cut out football shapes.

CHOCOLATE LOVER'S CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, mix together the cake and pudding mixes,warm water, sour cream, melted butter, and beaten eggs.
• Stir in the chocolate chips and pour batter into a 12 cup Bundt pan, sprayed well with non-stick cooking spray.
• Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until top is springy to the touch and a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Cool cake 20 minutes invert and remove from pan.
• You can top with a dusting of powdered sugar when cake cools if desired.

LOVERS' HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Divide the creme de cacao, amaretto, and coffee between 2 Irish coffee glasses, stirring to blend.
• Top each with two tablespoons of the ice cream and half the chopped pecans.
• Serve immediately.