{"id":3581,"date":"2020-03-17T17:11:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T17:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/uncategorized\/how-to-make-real-hot-chocolate-recipe"},"modified":"2023-02-06T14:34:24","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T14:34:24","slug":"hot-chocolate-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/at-home\/hot-chocolate-recipe","title":{"rendered":"Hot Chocolate Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone drinks ‘hot chocolate’ all the time, right? Well, technically, yes, but that sweet powder mixed with water is nowhere near the real thing. *This*<\/em> is real hot chocolate, and this is how to make it!<\/p>\n

It’s actually very simple to create real hot chocolate at home: simply take good quality, high cocoa content chocolate and heat gently with whole fat milk, whisking regularly. It’s something that everyone should experience – probably not that regularly as it is so very decadent; maybe just on special occasions.<\/p>\n

\"Kids<\/p>\n

There are so many fun family scenarios to be had with real hot chocolate. One idea is to do as we did, and set up a hot chocolate making station, with several variations to make – and everything laid out in advance.<\/p>\n

Another idea is to make it quietly in the kitchen yourself (it’s less messy) and then bring it in when everyone is settled in front of a movie one cold Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n

\"Real<\/p>\n

Or how about making the simple, basic recipe (no toppings required) and pop it in a flask, then go out for a frosty walk (or maybe even star spotting in the garden after dark) and whip out your flask of heavenly goodness as a surprise. The kids will be very happy, I promise…<\/p>\n

I made 3 variations: mint choc, orange choc, and a vanilla ice cream float, using a ratio of ½ pint whole milk to 100g chocolate (which is very luxurious; feel free to lessen the chocolate used).<\/p>\n

Basic real hot chocolate recipe<\/h2>\n

Makes enough for 3-4 people<\/em><\/p>\n

What you’ll need:<\/em><\/p>\n