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]
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.
Varadas Kitchen
Starting with ganache instead of powder sounds delicious. I have a bar of pure cacao, must try this.
Global Tastes & Travels Inc.
what a rich hot chococlate
Global Tastes & Travels Inc.
what a rich hot chococlate
Priya Srinivasan
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!! 🙂
Srividhya Gopalakrishnan
Loved your presentation.
Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi
Love the slate and the writing and the overall presentation!
Srivalli
Lovely setup and I won't mind it for myself right now Pavani!
sneha datar
A tasty and yummy hot chocolate.
Priya Suresh
I can drink a gallon of this hot chocolate, u r tempting me now.
Suma Gandlur
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. 🙂
Suja
Beautiful presentation
Nalini's Kitchen
Such a tempting hot chocolate,wonderful presentation and set up..
Jayanthi Sindhiya
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...
Archana Potdar
I will clean the entire batch of this hot chocolate Pavani! You just have to say clean the jug.:DLove it .