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    Home » Beverage » Hot Chocolate (Using Ganache)

    Hot Chocolate (Using Ganache)

    Published: Jan 11, 2015 · Modified: Dec 16, 2019 by Pavani · Leave a Comment

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    Blogging Marathon# 48: Week 2/ Day 2

    Theme: Kid's Delight -- Holiday Specials

    Dish: Hot Chocolate

    I have another kid friendly drink for the second day of this week's blogging marathon. Both my kids love chocolate milk and I have been making hot chocolate for them once in a while this winter. They love it so much that they would do just about anything to drink (clean the room, finish homework -- anything at all, gets done in no time).

    I have 2 hot chocolate recipes on the blog already, one with unsweetened cocoa powder and the other with soy creamer. This hot chocolate recipe is made with ganache that can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator, so the kids can have their favorite hot chocolate in no time.

    Using good quality chocolate is key to the recipe. Any dark chocolate with 50~70% cocoa would be good here. I used a 50% Lindt Chocolate bar and I loved the mild dark chocolate flavor. I made the ganache with half-n-half instead of heavy cream which made the ganache not too thick. The resulting hot chocolate was also not too rich but very delicious indeed.

    [wpurp-searchable-recipe]Hot Chocolate (Using Ganache)For the Ganache:: Dark Chocolate - ., chopped (use 50~70% chocolate for best results), Heavy Cream or, For Hot Chocolate: Serves 1: Ganache, Milk, Ground Cinnamon, Sweetener (of choice) - as needed (optional), Make the Ganache: Bring the heavy cream or half-n-half to a slow boil. Turn off the heat and add the chopped chocolate. Set aside for a couple minutes, then whisk to make a smooth ganache. Use right away or cool completely and store covered in the fridge for 3~4 days.; To make Hot chocolate: Combine the ganache with milk and whisk well to combine. Warm it on stove top or in the microwave. Stir in ground cinnamon and sweetener (if using) and serve immediately.; [/wpurp-searchable-recipe]

    Hot Chocolate (Using Ganache)

    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 10 mins
    Course: drink
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1 Serving

    Ingredients

    For the Ganache:

    • 8 oz. Dark Chocolate, chopped (use 50~70% chocolate for best results)
    • 1 cup Heavy Cream or Half-n-half

    For Hot Chocolate:

    • ¼ cup Ganache
    • 1 cup Milk (diary or non-dairy milk)
    • ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon
    • As needed Sweetener of choice (optional)

    Instructions

    Make the Ganache:

    • Bring the heavy cream or half-n-half to a slow boil. Turn off the heat and add the chopped chocolate. Set aside for a couple minutes, then whisk to make a smooth ganache. Use right away or cool completely and store covered in the fridge for 3~4 days.

    To make Hot chocolate:

    • Combine the ganache with milk and whisk well to combine. Warm it on stove top or in the microwave. Stir in ground cinnamon and sweetener (if using) and serve immediately.
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    1. Varadas Kitchen

      January 11, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      Starting with ganache instead of powder sounds delicious. I have a bar of pure cacao, must try this.

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    2. Global Tastes & Travels Inc.

      January 13, 2015 at 12:12 am

      what a rich hot chococlate

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    3. Global Tastes & Travels Inc.

      January 13, 2015 at 12:12 am

      what a rich hot chococlate

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    4. Priya Srinivasan

      January 13, 2015 at 8:02 am

      That is one warm cup!!! i always stock lindt (70% & 80%) in my refrigerator to satiate my cravings, now this looks more better than the bar itself!! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan

      January 13, 2015 at 5:10 pm

      Loved your presentation.

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    6. Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi

      January 14, 2015 at 1:18 am

      Love the slate and the writing and the overall presentation!

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    7. Srivalli

      January 14, 2015 at 8:12 am

      Lovely setup and I won't mind it for myself right now Pavani!

      Reply
    8. sneha datar

      January 15, 2015 at 9:59 am

      A tasty and yummy hot chocolate.

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    9. Priya Suresh

      January 16, 2015 at 6:14 am

      I can drink a gallon of this hot chocolate, u r tempting me now.

      Reply
    10. Suma Gandlur

      January 17, 2015 at 4:00 am

      One more cute presentation. And no wonder you can lure your kids with this yummy drink. I wish I had some jaddu ki chadi when it comes to my daughter. 🙂

      Reply
    11. Suja

      January 17, 2015 at 7:12 pm

      Beautiful presentation

      Reply
    12. Nalini's Kitchen

      January 17, 2015 at 9:36 pm

      Such a tempting hot chocolate,wonderful presentation and set up..

      Reply
    13. Jayanthi Sindhiya

      January 19, 2015 at 11:13 am

      Hot chocolates are what that I search for in menus in this climate...Thanks for the visual treat. It looks absolutely Yum!!! Love your presentation with slate...

      Reply
    14. Archana Potdar

      January 27, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      I will clean the entire batch of this hot chocolate Pavani! You just have to say clean the jug.:DLove it .

      Reply

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