Spanish Hot Chocolate Recipe Thick Hot Chocolate

SPICED SPANISH HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• the milk and coconut milk in a large saucepan on low-medium heat.
• the cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, vanilla, and instant espresso powder. Stir constantly to make sure everything is combined.
• some of the hot milk in a cup and mix with the cornstarch until the lumps dissolve. Add the mixture back into the saucepan. Whisk until the cornstarch is well mix and there is not lumps.
• the dark chocolate and stir until the chocolate is melted.
• until you get the thickness desired. It may take between 5 and 10 minutes to reach a thick consistency.
• in a large mug and add a spoonful of whipped cream, sprinkle on some coconut flakes and drizzle on some Cinnamon Maple Syrup.

SPANISH HOT CHOCOLATE: CHOCOLATE A LA TAZA

Steps:

• Break the chocolate into small pieces.
• Warm the milk and chocolate pieces together in a pan on the stove over medium heat.
• Simmer the chocolate and milk, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to boil. When it reaches the boiling point, remove it from the heat. At this point, the mixture won't be very thick yet.
• Allow the mixture to cool for around a minute.
• Return the chocolate mixture to the stove again, and simmer until it boils again.
• Remove the chocolate from the heat source and allow it to cool again.
• Repeat the process of simmering until boiling, then cooling, at least one more time or until you are happy with the thickness.
• The mixture will continue to thicken as it cools, but it's best served warm, accompanied by churros or sweetbreads, of course.

SPANISH THICK HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Heat the grated chocolate and the milk in a saucepan.
• Mix in the instant coffee if using.
• Stir to completely mix and make sure the chocolate is melted.
• When it comes to a boil, add the dissolved cornstarch.
• Bring back to a boil 3 times, whisking vigorously and removing from the heat each time it starts to bubble to prevent the mixture from boiling over.
• Ladle into cups from a suitable height to make it nice and frothy.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

SUPER-THICK HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the whole milk, evaporated milk and vanilla and warm up over low heat.
• Combine the cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in a bowl. Whisk the cocoa mixture into the warm milk mixture until smooth. Bring to a boil, whisking frequently to prevent it from scorching.
• Remove the hot chocolate from the heat just after it has come to a boil. The mixture should be super rich and thick!