The viral thick hot chocolate replicates the Parisian trend of chocolat chaud served with a spoon for almost pudding-like density. Specialty coffee shops and TikTok popularized it as an extreme winter indulgence. It is an evolution of the European classic towards an ultra creamy texture.
Mediterranean
Hot chocolate viral espeso
Thick viral hot chocolate with dark chocolate, whipped cream and marshmallows.
- France
- Starter
- Vegetarian
- Light
- easy
8 min
Tiempo de Preparación
2
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 395 kcal
- Protein 9 g
- Fiber 4 g
- Carbohydrates 38 g
- Fat 24 g
- Sodium 140 mg
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Preparation
Thick viral hot chocolate is a preparation from France with easy difficulty. Reserve about 16 minutes in total (8 for mise en place and preparation, 8 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 500 ml of whole milk.
- Have ready: 120 g of 70% dark chocolate.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
- Have ready: 3 tablespoons of sugar.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Heat milk with cocoa powder and salt over medium heat, stirring without...
Heat milk with cocoa powder and salt over medium heat, stirring without boiling. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Add chopped chocolate and sugar; cook until melted and thickened…
Add chopped chocolate and sugar; cook until melted and thickened 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium so that the liquid concentrates flavor without burning the bottom.
Reduce heat to medium so that the liquid concentrates flavor without burning the bottom.
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Remove from heat; Add vanilla and beat with a hand mixer…
Remove from heat; Add vanilla and beat with a hand mixer until foamy.
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Whip soft cream and reserve to top
Whip soft cream and set aside to top.
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Serve hot chocolate in large mugs, filling three quarters full.
Serve hot chocolate in large mugs, filling three quarters full.
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Top with whipped cream
Top with whipped cream, marshmallows and sprinkled cocoa.
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Consume hot immediately for thick and creamy texture viral
Consume hot immediately for thick and creamy texture viral. Reduce heat to medium so that the liquid concentrates flavor without burning the bottom.
Reduce heat to medium so that the liquid concentrates flavor without burning the bottom.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with white chocolate and pistachio.
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