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Hot chocolate on a stormy day

While Metro Manila residents braced itself for the impacts of Typhoon Pepeng, the temperature lowered as the winds grew stronger. I wanted to keep warm but did not want another cup of coffee as I was already plagued by a bunch of nerves just by monitoring the weather. And then I thought, hot chocolate would be perfect!

Now, the last time I remember preparing hot chocolate, I used those instant powder types that have directions at the back of the labels. I really have not made one from scratch. And by scratch I simply mean something other than opening a bottle and mixing powder with hot water. Inspired by memories of Max Brenner and by one of my favorite foodies, I set out to the pantry to see if I had the items I needed to make myself some hot chocolate. The result was a thick, rich cup of creamy hot chocolate that soothed and warmed the throat and body. It is really easy to make. This recipe makes 4 servings (4 mugs of hot chocolate).

Hot chocolate

Cup of Hot chocolate

Ingredients:

600ml milk (I used carnation evaporated milk)
2 ounces milk chocolate
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate

Procedures:

Combine milk and chocolate in a saucepan and place over low heat. Stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted. If you have a handheld blender, you can use that to further smoothen out the chocolate. I used a whisk which works as well.

Creamy Hot Chocolate

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    • 16 Responses to “Hot chocolate on a stormy day”

    1. noah | 05 Oct 2009 1:52 am

      aww.
      that looks yummy..
      I loooove hot chocolate since I’m not an avid fan of hot coffee =)

    2. ApplesH | 05 Oct 2009 6:22 am

      noah – Yes. A lot of my friends dont drink coffee too and are looking for alternatives to hot drinks.

    3. mrs lavendula | 07 Oct 2009 12:32 pm

      looks better than my instant hot chocolate! hahaha! i love this beverage…next to coffee that is!

    4. docgelo | 07 Oct 2009 10:07 pm

      i cannot imagine the lives of people with lactose intolerance or someone who developed the aversion to chocolates, worse a world without chocholates! LOL.
      …i think i’ll have a cup of hot choco now :)

    5. ApplesH | 08 Oct 2009 9:37 pm

      mrs lavendula – It is actually so much better than instant and really so easy to make as long as you have the ingredients. :)

    6. ApplesH | 08 Oct 2009 9:37 pm

      docgelo – I know! And I am unable to relate to those who say, they dont like chocolate. Tsk tsk. Let’s toast!

    7. chillian | 10 Oct 2009 2:56 am

      This looks very easy to prepare. Might try it. Hope you can visit my blog 2 – http://lutongpinoy.info

    8. ApplesH | 10 Oct 2009 10:37 am

      Thanks for visiting chillian! Let me know how it turns out for you. Cheers!

    9. Miranda | 15 Oct 2009 9:46 am

      mmmh. homemade hot chocolate sounds so wonderful and it is 100 degree here in FL. LOL.

    10. Semidoppel | 15 Oct 2009 5:57 pm

      i have a menu to share I call it Noodles Con Chamba http://www.semidoppel.com/noodles-con-chamba/ good for the rainy days

    11. ApplesH | 15 Oct 2009 6:29 pm

      Miranda – LOL. You may need a tall glass of lemonade with crushed ice instead. :) I can feel the heat. Cheers!

    12. ApplesH | 15 Oct 2009 6:30 pm

      Semidoppel – Thanks for sharing!

    13. Fine Life Folk | 19 Oct 2009 1:26 am

      YOu and Mrs Lavendula love to go choco-sippin’ during stormy days. I do, too. Difference is both your drinks are homemade.

    14. ApplesH | 20 Oct 2009 5:57 am

      Fine Life Folk – LOL. I guess we both love it so much it would be easier to make it at home than have to go out and buy ourselves some everytime we crave for it.

    15. dyosa | 02 Nov 2009 11:50 pm

      OH WOW! I looooove hot chocolates- storm or no storm.

    16. ApplesH | 03 Nov 2009 6:30 am

      dyosa – Yes. It is delish even without a storm. Its actually perfect for the cold mornings these days as we get closer to Christmas. :)

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