Discover our original thick hot chocolate recipe which we call 'Liquid Aphrodites'! A rich hot chocolate in the European style. So easy to make and so decadent. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any holiday or special occasion.
3tbsporange liquorlike Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
Instructions
Warm the milk just shy of boiling. Add cinnamon, pepper and vanilla and simmer for at least 5 minutes to infuse the milk. Then, remove the cinnamon sticks.
Make a double boiler with a pot of water covered with a mixing bowl. Bring the water to a rolling boil. Then, remove it from the heat.
Add the pieces of chocolate and cocoa powder to the mixing bowl. Slowly add the flavored hot milk, whisking continuously. You are using the heat from the double boiler to melt all of the ingredients together.
2 oz unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 oz dark chocolate
When all of the milk has been added, add sugar to taste and the orange liquor. Whisk until smooth and serve!
2 tbsp granulated sugar, 3 tbsp orange liquor
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Notes
Make it FasterShave the chocolate or use chocolate chips or chunks instead of squares of chocolate. The chocolate will melt more quickly. If you are using chocolate chips, just be sure to choose a product with around 70% cacao! Many chip products have just 50%.