Delicious Treats That Pair Incredibly Well With Hot Chocolate
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Everyone's childhood favourite treat was hot chocolate. Drinking hot chocolate as an adult is like snuggling up in your favourite blanket. cosy and reassuring A cup of hot chocolate enhances any occasion, whether you're hosting a holiday party, lounging on the sofa with a nice book, or spending time out by a big bonfire. However, hot chocolate is unsatisfactory without some whipped cream and small marshmallows on top. We're talking now! If we're willing to do it well, why not finish it off with a delectable treat? To sum up, here’s a list of delectable food items that pair incredibly well with a cup of hot chocolate.

Salty Foods (Popcorn, Burger, Roasted Nuts, Lasagna)

The strong sweetness of hot chocolate is balanced by items that are salty. Avoid extra salty, fatty snacks because they won't go well with cocoa's nutty richness. Try mildly salted popcorn as an alternative, or experiment with flavoured beverages that include spices that go well with chocolate, such as cinnamon, cumin, chilli powder, and cayenne. It's also a fantastic idea to spread nut butter on rice cakes, grainy bread, or spicy-sweet marble rye. Pretzels that have been salted and roasted, nuts that have been roasted and spiced, pumpkin seeds that have been toasted, or almonds or chickpeas that have been roasted in tamari are all great accompaniments to the chocolatey goodness.

Coffee

Since coffee and chocolate go well together, many hot chocolate recipes already include shots of espresso or coffee liqueurs to enhance and balance the richness of the chocolate.

Sweet (Donuts, Cookies, Cheesecake, Whoopie Pies)

Hot chocolate can be matched with sweet treats in moderation. The finest sweet food combinations for hot chocolate are typically those that have a strong flavour. Additionally, candied and tart fruits make a tasty combination.

Tangy (Raspberry, Orange, Blackberry, Strawberry)

Tangy fruits refresh the taste and balance the richness of hot chocolate. Do not forget the tangier, the better. Any sour citrus fruit, such as oranges, lemons, and tangerines, as well as strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and other mildly tart, mildly sweet berries, are excellent choices.