By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
November 15th, 2023
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Who doesn't crave some thick, creamy and rich Hot Chocolate on a cold winter evening? But the taste and texture of homemade Hot Chocolate often fails to please the palate and that’s when the fond memory of your favourite coffee house engulfs your soul. Here are 6 tips to make thick hot chocolate.
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A simple way to make your Hot chocolate delicious is by opting for full fat milk or a higher fat milk alternative like coconut milk or even half-and-half this will naturally increase the creaminess and thickness of your hot chocolate.
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This is one of the easiest ways to make your homemade Hot chocolate interesting, just use high-quality chocolate with a higher cocoa content or use dark chocolate or compound chocolate that can contribute to a thicker consistency.
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Add a spoonful of nut butter, such as almond or peanut butter to give a rich, nutty taste and thick texture to a simple Hot Chocolate.
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Another easy and healthy way to make Hot Chocolate interesting is by adding some freshly whisked low fat cream to the drink.
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Instead of cocoa powder, try using melted chocolate to make your hot chocolate. This can add richness and thickness without the need for additional thickeners.
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Make a powder of chia seeds and oats and add while simmering teh hot chocolate, this will give your drink a boost of nutrition as well as taste. The antioxidants in chocolate, chia seeds and oats will make for a healthy drink.
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