European-Style Hot Chocolate
Indulge in this thick, rich European-style hot chocolate. Only a few ingredients and mere seconds stand between you and the most luxurious treat you’ve ever warmed your palms around.
Have you guys ever heard of this? The hot chocolate in European countries like Spain and Belgium is NOTHING like hot chocolate as we know it, here in the States.
No no no.
When I think of American hot chocolate, I’m picturing a dusty powder, dumped from a foil packet into some hot water, with a few stingy little marshmallows floating around in the thin, sugary brown liquid.
The European-style hot chocolate I savored while in Spain was a complete epiphany. Thick, almost pudding-like, and exploding with intense chocolate flavor.
Guess what? It’s so super simple to make. It literally takes seconds. And once you’ve tried it, you’ll never be the same again. Say goodbye to those foil packets!
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European-style Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 3 ounces (85.05 g) milk chocolate,, chopped
- 3 ounces (85.05 g) bittersweet chocolate,, chopped
- 2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 cups (473.18 ml) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the chocolate, sugar, and cornstarch in a small pot, and toss to coat.
- Pour the milk into the pot and cook over medium heat until barely simmering, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk in the vanilla extract, pour into cups or bowls, and serve.
We are in San Juan Cortes chocolate restaurant and their “European” hot chocolate reminded us of the Danish store in Paris down from Notre Dame in Paris 20 years ago.
So good. Found your recipe. Here’s hoping of a recreation experience.
What type of pastry is picture with the European hot chocolate? It looks similar to a churro. I’m going to try this hot chocolate recipe and would like to make a pastry to compliment it.
Yes it is a churro and you can find the recipe for it here: https://bakingamoment.com/homemade-cajeta-and-baked-churros/. <--That is for the baked version which is pictured above, and if you'd like to make the more traditional fried version, that recipe can be found here: https://bakingamoment.com/how-to-make-churros/. Good luck and enjoy!
This is totally decadent!
It definitely is! Perfect for when you really want to treat yourself.
I cant wrap my head around 600 calorie hot chocolate
It’s very rich! Perfect for when you really want to indulge.
This recipe is waaaaaay to rich even without sugar added. I add water in it, but even then I’m not sure if THAT’S enough.
Sorry you’re not a fan. Have you tried authentic European hot chocolate before? Did you find this recipe to be much different?
I’m an American who lives abroad in Germany, where I’ve never seen this (sadly!) but have consumed many portions of it in Spain. Good to know Belgium has it as well!!
Wow that’s surprising, Dana! I’ve had it in Italy and Spain, and it’s so good! Thanks so much for reading and for the great feedback! 😀
So delicious! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
My pleasure, Karly! Thanks so much for popping over to say hi. Hope you’re having a fun weekend! 😀
Holy moly, now this is what I call hot chocolate! I love how decadent and thick it looks – totally drooling! Pinned and clicking over to check out the recipe 🙂
Thank you so much for clicking over Kelly! Your support means so much to me. And thank you for pinning too! xoxo
Allie, this looks decadent! I first had this kind of hot chocolate in Romania and later enjoyed the Italian version too. I’ve shared the recipe on my blog but can’t wait to click over and see what yours is like. Thanks for sharing. Yum!
Thank you so much for clicking over, Jelli! I LOVE this kind of hot chocolate- I feel like it’s almost more dessert than it is beverage! I’m so happy you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have! Hope you have a fabulous weekend, my dear! <3
Funny coz the first thing that came to mind when I saw this post is baked churros. And then I read you did the same. Will try this soon!
You’ve gotta have some kind of dipper for this hot chocolate! Ha ha, great minds think alike I guess! The baked churros were fabulous, but I think it’d be equally good with a shortbread cookie or even just a piece of cinnamon toast! Have a great weekend, Grace! And thanks so much for the sweet comment 😉
Living in Spain I often have chocolate with churros…… buying them from the street stalls. In England it is typical to have freshly made doughnuts, hot from a small open-air stall, in Spain it is the same with the churros. They are fried in plenty of olive oil and come out piping hot ready and to be dipped in the hot chocolate. Unhealthy perhaps…… but delicious.
Perhaps the nearest you can get to an authentic experience therefore is to dunk a freshly made doughnut!
Lincoln @ LincsFlavours
I only wish there were street stalls here where I could buy them! You are so lucky to live in Spain Lincoln. Thanks so much for stopping by!