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Wittamer Hot Chocolate, a decadent creamy hot chocolate made rich with two kinds of chocolate, is the winning recipe from Belgium’s Wittamer Chocolate Shop. David Leibovitz shares this European recipe that has become world famous.

Silver cup of wittamer hot chocolate with christmas sprinkles on top is sitting on a christmas platter on a dark tray next to a tall silver pot.

Good morning! Can you believe that it is only five days until Christmas? I have so much to do and yet I find myself not wanting to do anything but sit around with a cup of cocoa and watch old Christmas movies.

Thankfully I am almost finished, and frankly what is left is really just extra so if it is not finished no big deal.

One of the things I have been doing while I am procrastinating about my holiday projects is experimenting with chocolate drinks. This is one of my new favorites, Wittamer Hot Chocolate from David Leibovitz.

The recipe is from his cookbook The Great Book of Chocolate, which is filled with wonderful recipes, and suggestions of chocolate shops and cafes around the world.

I should tell you that this is European drinking chocolate, not nasty powered stuff from a mix. It is very strong, and chocolatey. Even though the recipe serves four, you could probably serve six people, a little of this tasty drink goes a long way.

Enjoy the hot chocolate!

Why you’ll love this Wittamer Hot Chocolate

Rich and velvety
Has two kinds of chocolate for depth
Easy recipe and makes a few cups so you can share
One of the best hot chocolate recipes I’ve ever tried!
Elevated flavor experience and dreamy consistency
Made with just 4 ingredients

Ingredients

Whole milk or half and half
Bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate
Milk chocolate, chopped
Cinnamon

overhead view of a cup of rich dark Wittamer hot chocolate on a colorful tray next to a serving dish of chocolate candies and a silver hot chocolate pot.

How to Make Wittamer’s Famous Hot Chocolate

This recipe is originally from David Lebovitz.

In a saucepan heat the chocolates and 1 cup of the milk.
Stir until melted.
Add the remaining milk and cinnamon and heat.
Stir briskly with whisk or use and immersion blender to make this smooth and creamy.

overhead view of a round dark serving tray with a colorful central design holding a cup of Wittamer hot chocolate topped with red and green sprinkles, a serving dish with chocolate candies and a silver hot chocolate pot.

Tips & Variations

Add toppings. Top with a sprinkling of dark cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, mini-marshmallows or a dollop of whipped cream.
Make it boozy. Add your favorite liqueur to jazz it up.
Deepen the flavor. Add a couple of pinches of espresso powder to bring out the deep chocolate flavor.

Storage

This chocolate is best consumed within one day, but if you have leftovers, refrigerate and reheat to serve.

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Wittamer’s Famous Belgian Hot Chocolate

Wittamer Hot Chocolate, a decadent creamy hot chocolate made rich with two kinds of chocolate, is the winning recipe from Belgium's Wittamer Chocolate Shop.

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Ingredients

1 quart whole milk or half and half
8 oz. bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate chopped
4 oz. milk chocolate chopped
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions

In a saucepan heat the chocolates and 1 CUP of the milk.
Stir until melted.
Add the remaining milk and cinnamon and heat.
Stir briskly with whisk or use and immersion blender to make this smooth and creamy.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Belgian

Keyword: dark hot chocolate, Wittamer Hot Chocolate