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A mug of thick Turkish hot chocolate topped with foam and chocolate shavings.

Velvety Turkish-Style Hot Chocolate

531kcal
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Prep 2 minutes
Cook 8 minutes
Total 10 minutes
A thick, rich, and creamy hot chocolate made with high-quality milk chocolate and a secret touch of starch for that perfect cafe-style texture.
Servings 2 people
Course Drinks
Cuisine International, Turkish

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Milk
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch (or Wheat Starch)
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 3.5 oz Milk Chocolate (or Dark Chocolate), chopped

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan: For heating the milk and chocolate.
  • Hand Whisk: Essential for keeping the mixture lump-free and smooth.
  • Measuring Spoons: For accurate starch and cocoa ratios.

Method

  1. Whisk together the milk, starch, cocoa, and sugar in a saucepan while cold.
    Whisking cocoa powder and starch into cold milk in a saucepan.
  2. Place the pan over medium heat and stir constantly as the mixture warms.
    Stirring the chocolate milk mixture over medium heat on the stove.
  3. Just before the liquid reaches a boil, add the chopped chocolate pieces.
    Adding chunks of milk chocolate to the steaming hot cocoa.
  4. Continue stirring until the chocolate is fully melted and the drink begins to bubble.
    Whisking the hot chocolate as it thickens and begins to boil.
  5. Remove from heat and pour into mugs. Serve immediately at 70-75°C (158-167°F).
    Pouring thick and creamy hot chocolate into a ceramic mug.

Nutrition

Calories531kcalCarbohydrates62gProtein14gFat29gSaturated Fat17gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat8gCholesterol44mgSodium148mgPotassium731mgFiber4gSugar55gVitamin A593IUCalcium465mgIron2mg

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Notes

For an extra indulgent topping, try a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon. If the drink becomes too thick for your liking, simply whisk in an extra tablespoon of hot milk at the very end to adjust the consistency.

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