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A white tablecloth holds a blue and white cup and saucer filled with dark Viennese hot chocolate next to a bowl of whipped cream, two silver spoons, and a black pitcher of hot chocolate.

Viennese Hot Chocolate

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!
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups low-fat milk
  • 7 oz premium dark chocolate grated
  • 1 TBSP granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 TBSP confectioner's sugar

Instructions

  • 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.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Swiss
Keyword: dark hot chocolate, hot chocolate with dark chocolate, Viennese hot chocolate