Brazilian recipe
Creamy Brazilian Hot Chocolate (Chocolate Quente)
This classic Brazilian hot chocolate is a rich, velvety comfort drink that is surprisingly easy to whip up at home.
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Ingredients
1 litre skimmed milk
1 tin sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons cornflour
Ground cinnamon for dusting
1 tin sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons cornflour
Ground cinnamon for dusting
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these staples at any major Ghanaian supermarket like Shoprite or Melcom, or your local neighbourhood market. Milk and sweetened condensed milk are widely available in the dairy or baking aisles. Cocoa powder is easy to find in the baking section, while cornflour is sold as corn starch in most local shops. Fresh or ground cinnamon is common in the spice section of any grocery store.
Preparation method
- Place all the ingredients, except for the cinnamon, into a blender
- Blitz well until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined
- Pour the liquid into a saucepan
- Cook over medium heat
- Stir constantly until the mixture boils and thickens to your preferred consistency
- Pour the drink into mugs
- Finish by dusting a little ground cinnamon over the top
- For an extra indulgent touch, add a dollop of whipped cream on top of the chocolate
Observations
Looking for the perfect treat for a chilly evening? This drink is a true crowd-pleaser, known for its thick, indulgent texture. The secret lies in the cornflour, which creates that signature smooth consistency that makes it so much better than your average cocoa.
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