Viennese Hot Chocolate is easy to make, with a deep, dark chocolate flavor made rich with milk and heavy cream. It’s an extra special seasonal drink to cozy up with on a chilly day, and one of my favorite hot chocolate recipes!
Once the weather starts to shift, it’s time to settle and and get ready for winter. To me, that means comfy blankets, piles of books and magazines, and copious amounts of hot chocolate.
This morning, I decided to try a little Viennese hot chocolate and I loved it. It takes me back to my time traveling in Vienna. It is rich and delicious and even better, it is so easy to make. Enjoy!
Why you’ll love this Viennese Hot Chocolate recipe
Simple recipe with just a few common ingredients
Rich, flavorful and deeply dark chocolate
Makes 4-6 cups so you have plenty to last all day or share with others
Uses a mix of low-fat milk and heavy cream for just the right consistency
Relies on real melted chocolate, not cocoa powder
Ingredients
Low-fat milk
Premium dark chocolate
Granulated sugar
Heavy cream
Vanilla extract
Confectioner’s sugar
How to Make Viennese Hot Chocolate
In a sauce pan, gently heat 1 C of milk with grated chocolate.
Simmer over low heat until all chocolate has dissolved.
Combine remaining milk and granulated sugar in another saucepan and gently heat, whisking until all sugar has dissolved.
Add chocolate mix to sugared milk and continue simmering over low.
In a bowl, whisk heavy cream and vanilla together on high slowly adding confectioner’s sugar until peaks form.
Remove hot chocolate from heat and divide into cups. Place a generous dollop of whipped cream on top of each.
Garnish with a pinch of cocoa powder or sprinkle with chocolate shavings and serve.
Makes 4-6 servings, depending on mug size.
Tips & Variations
Make it a mocha. Add a few pinches of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
Different garnishes. Try a sprinkle of cinnamon powder, some mini marshmallows, or crushed peppermint candies for a seasonal twist.
Flavor it. Instead of vanilla, try a splash of your favorite extract, syrup or liqueur, such as peppermint extract or Creme de Menthe, Kahlua, almond extract or Amaretto, or Frangelico.
Storage
A pot of this Viennese hot chocolate will last all day but should be refrigerated if you have leftovers.
Viennese Hot Chocolate is easy to make, with a deep, dark chocolate flavor made rich with milk and heavy cream. It's an extra special seasonal drink to cozy up with on a chilly day, and one of my favorite hot chocolate recipes!
