The Culinary Connoisseur
Warm Welcome
04
Jan
Jan
Nothing says welcome home like a mug of hot chocolate on
a frigid day. Press a cup of aromatic chocolaty goodness into your child’s
chilly hands as they walk in the door and you’re sure to be rewarded with a
smile!
a frigid day. Press a cup of aromatic chocolaty goodness into your child’s
chilly hands as they walk in the door and you’re sure to be rewarded with a
smile!
The first chocolate beverage is believed to have been
created by the Mayans around 2,500-3,000 years ago, and cocoa
beverages have always been an essential part of Mexican culture. The
beverage became popular in Europe after explorers of the New World brought
it home. Until the 19th century, hot
chocolate was even used medicinally to treat ailments such as liver and stomach
diseases.
created by the Mayans around 2,500-3,000 years ago, and cocoa
beverages have always been an essential part of Mexican culture. The
beverage became popular in Europe after explorers of the New World brought
it home. Until the 19th century, hot
chocolate was even used medicinally to treat ailments such as liver and stomach
diseases.
Today, hot chocolate has undergone many upgrades, much
like coffee and teas. You can always make it from prepackaged mixes but why
would you want to after trying one of these recipes!
like coffee and teas. You can always make it from prepackaged mixes but why
would you want to after trying one of these recipes!
8 teaspoons sugar
4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
4 cups whole milk
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
4 cups whole milk
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
More mini
marshmallows for garnish
marshmallows are melted, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in
vanilla. Ladle into mugs. Top with a few marshmallows.
marshmallows for garnish
In a saucepan, combine the first four ingredients.
Cook and stir over medium heat until themarshmallows are melted, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in
vanilla. Ladle into mugs. Top with a few marshmallows.
8 cups whole milk
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
10 ounces good quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped
8 ounces hazelnut praline paste
1 can whipped cream
8 cinnamon sticks
Heat milk, water, sugar and bring to a boil. Remove from
heat and stir in chocolate and praline until they melt into milk. Pour into
small mugs or cups and top with whipped cream swirls and a cinnamon stick.
heat and stir in chocolate and praline until they melt into milk. Pour into
small mugs or cups and top with whipped cream swirls and a cinnamon stick.
Some versions of hot chocolate don’t even look like
cocoa! This recipe uses white milk chocolate for a fantastic new version. Use
our white milk chocolate for easy melting.
cocoa! This recipe uses white milk chocolate for a fantastic new version. Use
our white milk chocolate for easy melting.
6 ounces dairy white chocolate
1 cup heavy cream
4 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream
White chocolate curls for garnish—use a peeler to rundown the side of a block of dairy white chocolate
Ground cinnamon
Coarsely chop white chocolate into chunks.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine white
chocolate and heavy cream. Stir continuously until white chocolate has completely
melted. Stir in the milk, and vanilla extract. Stir occasionally until heated
through. Pour into mugs or glasses and top with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. garnish with white chocolate curls and a
dusting of cinnamon. Serve immediately.
chocolate and heavy cream. Stir continuously until white chocolate has completely
melted. Stir in the milk, and vanilla extract. Stir occasionally until heated
through. Pour into mugs or glasses and top with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. garnish with white chocolate curls and a
dusting of cinnamon. Serve immediately.
This recipe serves a crowd. Be sure to pick up a jar
of our Dulce de Leche caramel, so you have it on hand when you’re ready to try
this drink.
of our Dulce de Leche caramel, so you have it on hand when you’re ready to try
this drink.
4 cups heavy cream
4 cups whole milk
12 ounces good quality semi-sweet chocolate, chopped*
1 cup dulce de leche (dairy caramel)
Whipped cream (ready-made or whip it yourself)
8 Viennese crunch bars, chopped
Heat cream and milk in a medium saucepan, until hot, but not boiling. Turn off
flame and add the chopped chocolate and dulce de leche. Stir well to combine
until the chocolate is melted. Pour into mugs or glasses and top with whipped
cream. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped Viennese crunch bars.
*You can use milk chocolate but semi-sweet with give
you more depth of flavor
you more depth of flavor
You can also prepare your own homemade dry hot cocoa mix
so it’s ready when you want to serve.
so it’s ready when you want to serve.
3 cups sugar
2 ¼ cups premium cocoa
1 tablespoon salt
Stir all ingredients together and store in an airtight
container.
container.
When you’re ready to serve, heat 1 cup milk in a saucepan
or microwave. Add 2 tablespoons cocoa mix and stir. Garnish with marshmallows
or whipped cream if desired.
or microwave. Add 2 tablespoons cocoa mix and stir. Garnish with marshmallows
or whipped cream if desired.