Hot Chocolate the German Way – The Real Thing

There’s nothing better than a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s day! Here’s a German recipe for you. Forget the instant hot cocoas or what you can get packaged in super markets – this is the real thing! Enjoy a cup of this delicious creamy hot chocolate now! Happy Cooking!

Ingredients Hot Chocolate

(2 servings)
250 ml milk
150 ml heavy cream
75 g chocolate, semi-sweet, chopped
1 vanilla bean or 2 tsp natural vanilla extract
2 tsp sugar or to taste, alternatively maple syrup
cocoa powder or some grated chocolate
whipped cream

Cooking Instructions Hot Chocolate

– Combine milk, heavy cream, chocolate, vanilla and sugar in a pot.
– Use low heat to warm the mix and stir so it won’t burn or stick on the bottom.
– The chocolate should be melted completely and consistency should be creamy. It should be very hot!
– Fill in cups or glasses.
– Squirt some whipped cream on top and sprinkle it with cocoa or grated chocolate.

TIPS
Alternatively to semisweet chocolate use sweet one but then no additional sugar,
Instead of sugar use 1 package Vanilla sugar.
Add a shot rum or brandy.
Spice it up with cinnamon, cardamom and some pumpkin spice. Be careful! One dash of spice is often enough.

Non-Dairy Alternative
for 2 coffee mugs, medium size
Fill one coffee mug with unsweetened almond milk, pour into a pan, repeat with another cup but keep half of the milk.
Add 2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa to the cup and mix very well.
Sweeten to taste.Use cane sugar, maple syrup or honey.
Add the cocoa mix to the milk in the pot.
Bring to a boil.
Ready!