There are hot chocolates, and then there are real hot chocolates.
The kind made with actual chocolate instead of powder. The kind that fills the kitchen with the smell of melting chocolate and turns an ordinary winter evening into something worth slowing down for.
This recipe has become a favourite in our house because it uses ingredients we almost always have on hand and takes less than five minutes to make.
Rich, velvety and wonderfully indulgent, it's the closest thing to a café-style hot chocolate without leaving home.
Light a candle, grab your favourite mug and settle in.
Ingredients
150g Whittaker's Creamy Milk Chocolate
½ cup cream
1 ½ cups standard milk
Marshmallows, to serve
Extra grated chocolate, to serve
Method
1. Melt the chocolate
Pour the cream into a small saucepan and heat until it is just beginning to simmer.
Remove from the heat and add the chopped Whittaker's chocolate. Whisk until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
2. Add the milk
Return the saucepan to low heat and gradually whisk in the milk.
Continue heating until the hot chocolate is steaming and warmed through. Avoid bringing it to a boil, as this can affect the texture.
3. Serve
Place a few marshmallows in the bottom of your favourite mugs. Or roast some on an open fire and add to the top. Finish with a little grated chocolate on top.
A Little Batch Tip
For the ultimate cozy evening, pair this hot chocolate with a good book, a crackling fireplace video and your favourite candle burning nearby.
Our current pick? Autumn Harvest — warm apple, cinnamon and vanilla notes that smell remarkably similar to something fresh from the oven.
