Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🍫 Dark chocolate (minimum 60%) – 150 g | 🥛 Whole milk – 50 cl |
| 🍬 Powdered sugar – 30 g | 🌽 Cornstarch (type Maïzena) – 20 g |
| 🍦 Heavy cream – 300 ml | 🍊 Hazelnut syrup – 6 tablespoons |
| 🧂 Icing sugar (optional) – 1 tbsp | 🌶️ Cinnamon (to taste) |
Utensils
| 🍶 A saucepan | 🥄 A wooden spoon |
| 🔪 A knife | 🍵 A measuring cup |
| 🥄 A whisk | 🍽️ Cups |
| 🎛️ A blender (optional) | 🍰 A serving bowl |
Step-by-step Preparation
Total cooking time: 25 minutes
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Rest time: None
Cooking time: 10 minutes
STEP 1: Heat the milk in a saucepan over low heat until simmering, without boiling.
STEP 2: Meanwhile, break the dark chocolate into pieces and add it to the hot milk to melt.
STEP 3: Then incorporate the sugar and cornstarch, mixing vigorously to prevent lumps.
STEP 4: Mix until you achieve a smooth, thick consistency, then remove from heat.
STEP 5: In another bowl, whisk the heavy cream until you get slightly firm whipped cream.
STEP 6: Serve the hot chocolate in cups and gently add the whipped cream on top.
STEP 7: For a gourmet touch, sprinkle with chocolate shavings or a pinch of cocoa powder.
The Viennese chocolate is a comforting drink that brings a touch of warmth on cool days. Its preparation based on dark chocolate and whipped cream offers an unforgettable sensory experience. This blend of flavors, enhanced by ingredients like icing sugar or a hint of vanilla, makes every sip a pure moment of pleasure.
By using variations like orange and cinnamon Viennese chocolate or hazelnut, it’s easy to personalize this recipe to make it even more appealing. Whether for a family snack or a coffee break with friends, Viennese chocolate will delight all palates.
