05-24-2023, 01:02 PM
Certainly! Here's a gourmet hot chocolate recipe with temperature guidelines:
Ingredients:
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional toppings: whipped cream, chocolate shavings, cinnamon, marshmallows, etc.
Instructions:
In a saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium-low heat until it reaches a temperature of about 160°F (71°C). Make sure not to let it boil.
Add the chopped dark chocolate to the saucepan and whisk continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Maintain the temperature around 160°F (71°C).
Stir in the granulated sugar and continue whisking until the sugar dissolves.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with your desired toppings, such as whipped cream, chocolate shavings, cinnamon, or marshmallows.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Using a candy or instant-read thermometer can help you monitor the temperature of the hot chocolate to ensure it's heated properly. Adjust the heat as necessary to maintain the desired temperature. Remember not to let the mixture boil to avoid scorching the milk.
Ingredients:
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional toppings: whipped cream, chocolate shavings, cinnamon, marshmallows, etc.
Instructions:
In a saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium-low heat until it reaches a temperature of about 160°F (71°C). Make sure not to let it boil.
Add the chopped dark chocolate to the saucepan and whisk continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Maintain the temperature around 160°F (71°C).
Stir in the granulated sugar and continue whisking until the sugar dissolves.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with your desired toppings, such as whipped cream, chocolate shavings, cinnamon, or marshmallows.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Using a candy or instant-read thermometer can help you monitor the temperature of the hot chocolate to ensure it's heated properly. Adjust the heat as necessary to maintain the desired temperature. Remember not to let the mixture boil to avoid scorching the milk.
