Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Rich Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate is just divine, but I have to say I have never been a fan of the kind that comes out of a package.  For the longest time, my heart and taste buds belonged to City Bakery tucked off lower Fifth Avenue that serves the most amazing hot chocolate in the city.  It is so rich and indulgent, you practically only need one sip to get your fix.  I was trying to find a recipe that was similar and after my first gulp of this recipe, I knew I had found the one.  This recipe is like drinking liquid pudding - yes, it is amazing. I used 72% cocoa so the impact of chocolate delivery was just what I had hoped for - top with freshly made whipped cream and you might have just found yourself a bit of heaven.  Continue for recipe...



A Few Things: I used skim milk because my stomach doesn't sit well with anything heavier. I was pleasantly surprised how thick and creamy this was, thanks to the corn starch, without the addition of whole milk or heavy cream.  You can definitely use a different type of milk though if you wish.  
*All photographs by Alison
* Recipe slightly adapted from bell' alimento
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22 comments:

  1. AmyFebruary 6, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    this looks super delicious alison!

    xx amy

    Leopard and Lillies

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  2. LilliFebruary 6, 2013 at 4:45 AM

    Looks so tasty Alison! Id love to try it now! Pin the photo dear, kisses! xo

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  3. Albertina || Mimosa LaneFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    yum!!! That looks so good! and rich....I love a good hot chocolate.

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  4. Carlene: Healthfully Ever AfterFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    Cornstarch is the perfect sneaky thickener for a mix like this! I feel sick after I have a whole mug of something with a higher fat content too.

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  5. & Pretty ThingsFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    wow, looks so rich and decadent! and those mugs are too cute! x

    & Pretty Things

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  6. Emily {Isnt That Charming}February 6, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Sounds fabulous! I love rich, smooth hot chocolate. Have you seen the movie "Chocolate" with Johnny Depp? It reminds me of this post. :)
    Isn’t That Charming.

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  7. BhushavaliFebruary 6, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    Sounds divine! I should try that... Thanks for the recipe dear!!!
    FASHION PANACHE BLOG

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  8. miss bFebruary 6, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    Definitely one to try and those cups are so cute! Funnily enough I was just reading about City Bakery and their Hot Chocolate Festival this month - I would love to be there!
    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.co.uk/

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  9. AlyssaFebruary 6, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    If you ask me, there's really no other way to have hot chocolate! This is how I had it when I was over in Italy, it's like drinking a whole bowl of melted chocolate–yum!

    Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

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  10. Erin | Holtwood HipsterFebruary 6, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Always in the mood for a hot chocolate! Straight through December, I had a little afternoon ritual that involved me and a cup of cocoa. It was always fun to add different flavors. I'll have to try the cornstarch method to thickening so I can skimp on all that whole milk.

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  11. Julie, from prosecco to plaidFebruary 6, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    This looks absolutely delicious!! And those tea cups are adorable!! xo, Julie
    www.fromproseccotoplaid.com

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  12. Always MayleeFebruary 6, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    I love hot chocolate, but what I can't stop looking at are those super cute pink heart tea cups!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  13. Holly Foxen Wells of Glamour MashFebruary 6, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Great timing on this recipe! I had a serious hot chocolate craving late last night so I went to 7-11 (only thing open at 10pm) and it was not so good. I just poured it down the sink. I think the skim milk would def help balance out the super rich chocolate taste. I will have to try this!

    xx
    Holly Foxen Wells
    GlamourMash

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  14. KristenFebruary 6, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Ok yum. Now I'm craving some! But only if it's in that adorable cup. You take the best pictures! LOVE.

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  15. vivFebruary 6, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    I'm SO making this!

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  16. ashleyFebruary 6, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    YUM - I want this!!

    xo Ashley
    http://www.ashnfashn.com

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  17. DinaFebruary 6, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    i love a thick hot chocolate!

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  18. UnknownFebruary 6, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Oh my, that sounds amazing - I'm totally making this one too! I had "Parisian" hot chocolate for the first time the other day and it was amazing - two sips and I was perfectly satisfied, but then I drank the rest of it anyways, whoops!

    xx,
    Maya

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  19. Holly MFebruary 7, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    I think I need this, right now! xoxo

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  20. Cristina [Via Blossom]February 7, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    That's the kind of hot chocolate I love!!

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  21. UnknownFebruary 7, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Oh Yummy!!!

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    I am wishing I had chocolate right now, so that I could make this. Looks so yummy!!
    xoAmy
    www.dreamingincashmere.com

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