Dark Chocolate Atole

As the weather get warmer a cup of hot chocolate in the morning or before bed is one of my favorite beverages. This chocolate atole is a wonderful addition to your drinking chocolate repertoire because it "kicks it up a notch" with a little spice and a little rum. The consistency is a bit like pudding because of the cornmeal. I think you will love it on a cool Fall or winter evening. 

Dark Chocolate Atole 

Recipe from Katherine Clapner of Dude, Sweet Chocolate

1/2 cup of fine ground cornmeal

21/2 cups of whole milk

21/2 cups of water

1 teaspoon Saigon cinnamon

5 tablespoons cane sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon of dark rum

1 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons Valrhona cocoa powder

6 ounces Valrhona Equatorial chocolate

Whipped Cream

Combine the corn meal, milk water, Cinnamon, sugar, vanilla and rum in a blender and blend the mixture until smooth.

Transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan and add the salt and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat whisking constantly. Reduce heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens slightly, then cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add chocolate and whisk until melted.

Serve with whipped cream and enjoy.

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The World's Best Hot Cocoa

Sources: Transfer-ware vintage, Cutting board vintage, (similar), Spoon Mudpie (Similar), linen napkin, enamel cup from Argentina similar cup, Copper Pot with bakelite handle vintage 

It promises to be another weird, wild weekend for weather so why not just stay in and relax. Play games with the kids, do some crafts, read a few books, make some cookies and then sit down with a cup of "the worlds best hot cocoa."

I discovered this recipe on Pinterest recently and thought I would give it a try. It is so easy and delicious. The perfect drink for a cold day.

The World's Best Hot Cocoa

Recipe from Ashley Marie

1/4 cup cocoa

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup water

4 cups milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

In a saucepan mix all of the dry ingredients. Then add the water and bring to a boil. Keep boiling for 1 minute then add the milk. Whisk well and bring to a boil. Pour into glasses and serve. 

Sources: Transfer-ware vintage, Cutting board vintage, (similar), Spoon Mudpie (Similar), linen napkin, enamel cup from Argentina similar cup, Copper Pot with bakelite handle vintage 

If you like hot chocolate check out my Pinterest board for hot chocolate where I feature all of the recipes I have discovered. Who knew there were so many ways to make hot cocoa and hot chocolate?

Enjoy!

Sources: Transfer-ware vintage, Cutting board vintage, (similar), Spoon Mudpie (Similar), linen napkin, enamel cup from Argentina similar cup, Copper Pot with bakelite handle vintage

The Best and Most Decadent Hot Chocolate EVER

I love hot chocolate and drink it everyday, sometimes twice a day. I have my "go to recipe" but am frequently searching for that chocolat chaud that takes me back to my travels in France and Italy. If you have been to either country you know the sort of drink I am talking about, almost like a liquid ganache. Rich, chocolaty and so good that you really only need an espresso cup full.

This recipe is the closest I have come to the chocolat chaud at Angelina's in Paris and frankly it could not be easier. 

Decadent Hot Chocolate 

Recipe from Tasty

8 oz. 72% chocolate chopped

11/2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons powdered sugar or to taste

In a saucepan over medium heat add the cream, milk and powdered sugar, whisk to combine. When bubbles form around the edges turn to low heat whisk in the chopped chocolate until melted and incorporated. Pour into cups and garnish with whipped cream.

It is excellent the first day but I think it tastes best the next day or even the day after, it gets thicker and richer. 

Enjoy!



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Sipping Chocolate

Good morning~ and a happy start to a new week! Bitter cold mornings make me not want to leave my bed much less the house. All I feel like doing on days like that are staying in, stoking the fire and reading, of course a cup of cocoa, or hot chocolate is always welcome as well. 

Sipping Chocolate

Recipe from Ann Bramley Eat Feed Autumn Winter

11/4 cups whole milk

1/2 cup cream

5 teaspoons sugar

5 ounces bittersweet chocolate coarsely chopped

Combine the milk, cream and sugar in a medium pan and bring to a simmer. Place the chocolate in a blender. Pour the hot milk over the chocolate and blend until smooth and frothy.

Enjoy!