Prep 10 mins
Serves 2
Difficulty: Easy
Treat yourself to a European breakfast with Baker’s Delight thick and creamy hot chocolate with pastries! You’ll be drooling over this delicious hot chocolate, made with full cream milk, thickened cream, and rich chocolate. Choose your own adventure to make it your own by using milk or dark chocolate. Milk chocolate will give you a sweeter result, while dark chocolate will make your drink more intense.
Topped with thick whipped cream and made extra sweet with real maple syrup, our European hot chocolate is not for the faint-hearted. Serve with their oozy Bakers Delight Nutella Danish, flaky and buttery Croissant, and Choc Croissant to make it extra special, and you’ll feel like you’re in a bustling European cafe!
You won’t want to miss this decadent recipe!
Ingredients
1 Bakers Delight Croissant
1 Bakers Delight Choc Croissant
1 Bakers Delight Nutella Danish
180g block melting dark chocolate
1 tbsp maple syrup
250ml full cream milk
1/2 cup thickened cream for whipping
Method
STEP 1
Roughly chop the chocolate and add to a saucepan on medium heat with the maple syrup and milk. Whisk till the chocolate is fully melted and thickened (approx 3 minutes)
STEP 2
Whip the cream using a handheld or stand mixer
STEP 3
Top the thick hot chocolate with 1-2 heaped tbsp of whipped cream
STEP 4
Serve with Bakers Delight pastries and enjoy!
FAQ’s
How do you make hot chocolate thicker?
To make your hot chocolate thicker, try adding thickened or double cream to the mixture for an extra smooth, creamy consistency. You can also add a little cornflour to a tablespoon of milk to make a paste, whisking this into your hot chocolate mixture on the stove until it thickens.
Why is hot chocolate in Europe so thick?
Hot chocolate in Europe tends to be thicker as it’s usually made on cream and chocolate which both have a high fat content. These ingredients give it a smoother and thicker quality. European hot chocolate is also topped with whipped cream that melts into the hot chocolate, giving it an even richer texture.
Why is European hot chocolate creamier?
European hot chocolate has a much creamier texture than some hot chocolates, especially those made with water and chocolate powder, as the base mixture contains cream. If you’d like to make your own creamy hot chocolate as a delicious dessert or sweet snack, make sure to keep the water content to a minimum.
Article by: Baker’s Delight