Oui oui, this recipe transports us to the hustle and bustle of Paris. Found in Parisian cafés, this famous hot chocolate is an absolute must-have this winter. For the full experience, dip a buttery croissant into your creamy hot chocolate and don’t skip on the whipped cream.

Parisian hot chocolate

Serves 3-4

Ingredients

¼ cup (60ml) full cream milk 
1½ cup (375ml) cream
1-2 tbsp (15-30ml) icing sugar
1 tsp (5ml) instant coffee
230g 70% dark chocolate, chopped 

For the topping 

½ cup (125ml) cold cream
2 tbsp (30ml) icing sugar sifted
1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract 

Method 

1. For the hot chocolate, heat the milk, cream, icing sugar, coffee and chocolate over medium heat until the chocolate is melted, about 10 minutes. Stir often. 
2. For the cream topping, place the cream in a glass bowl and whisk until soft peaks, adding 1 tbsp icing sugar at a time, and whip until stiff peaks 
3. Fold in vanilla and serve with cream and your fave French pastries 

By: Lichelle May
Photography by: Zhann Solomons
Text courtesy of MyKitchen magazine

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Celebrate World Milk Day on 1 June in the sweetest way possible – with a cup of rich, creamy hot chocolate! These recipes will warm you up from the inside out. 

Peppermint Crisp hot chocolate with cocoa sauce  

Serves 4  

Ingredients  

For the chocolate sauce 

1 cup water
½ cup cocoa powder
⅓ cup caster sugar
¼ cup finely chopped milk chocolate
2 Tbsp Peppermint Crisp, crushed  

For the hot chocolate  

4 tsp cocoa powder
1 tsp brown sugar
3 Tbsp boiling water
4 cups milk
¼ cup chopped dark chocolate
¼ cup crumbled Peppermint Crisp, plus extra to serve
Marshmallows, to serve  

Method  

For the chocolate sauce  

1. In a large pot, whisk together the water, cocoa powder and caster sugar, until smooth.
2. Place the pot over medium heat and bring to the boi. As soon as it boils, reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes, until thickened.
3. Remove from the heat and whisk in the finely chopped milk chocolate and crushed Peppermint Crisp, until fully melted.

For the hot chocolate  

1. In a pot, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar and boiling water, until dissolved. Slowly add the milk, whisking continuously until smooth.
2. Set the pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and whisk in the dark chocolate and Peppermint Crisp.
3. Serve immediately topped with the marshmallows, a drizzling of chocolate sauce and extra Peppermint Crisp.

Recipe & styling: Kate Turner
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za 

Malted hot chocolate with toasted marshmallows 

Serves 1  

Ingredients 

3 marshmallows
1 cup milk
3 tsp hot chocolate mix
1 tsp Horlicks  

Method  

1. Place the marshmallows on a baking tray and toast under the grill until golden.
2. Heat the milk in a pot until scalding (just below boiling), then stir in the hot chocolate and Horlicks.
3. Pour into a mug and top with the marshmallows.

Date and coconut hot chocolate  

Serves 2 

Ingredients 

1 cup coconut milk
1 cup milk
3 dates, pitted and chopped
1 tsp vanilla essence
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup chocolate protein powder
⅓ cup cocoa  

Method  

1. Place the coconut milk and milk in a pot over medium heat. Add the dates and bring to a gentle simmer.
2. Whisking continuously, add the vanilla essence, salt, protein powder and cocoa. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Blend until frothy. Divide between 2 mugs and serve immediately.

Recipe and styling: Chiara Turilli
Photography: Samantha Pinto 

Marbled hot chocolate 

Serves 2  

Ingredients 

2 Tbsp cocoa
1½ cups hot water
50g dark chocolate, chopped
¼ cup condensed milk
¼ cup milk  

Method  

1. In a pot, whisk the cocoa with a little hot water until a smooth paste forms. Whisk in the rest of the water.
2. Add the dark chocolate and place the pot over medium heat. Melt the chocolate, stirring to combine. Pour into 2 mugs.
3. Heat the condensed milk in the microwave for 1 minute. Slowly pour into the hot cocoa, creating a marbled effect. Serve without stirring.

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Another day, another TikTok recipe that goes viral and some questionable drinks make the rounds on social media. Get ready to shake, stir, and sip your way into these drink trends that really are worth trying! 

1. Matcha hot chocolate    

From strawberry to creamy chocolate – it’s inevitable that matcha will pop up on your ‘For You Page’ on TikTok. The naturally sweet and nutty flavour of matcha adds another layer of depth to your usual hot chocolate experience. Did you know that matcha aids digestion and contains many antioxidants? So, there’s no need to feel all too guilty about gulping down your new favourite hot drink!  

@tachepistachio matcha white hot chocolate season is here Ingredients: 1 cup pistachio milk Splash of vanilla extract Half of a white chocolate bar, chopped 2 tsp ceremonial grade matcha powder Toppings: Mini marshmallows, matcha powder, shaved white chocolate Instructions: 1. In a saucepan, combine milk of choice, vanilla extract, and chopped white chocolate. Place over low medium heat and stir until smooth and all the chocolate has dissolved. 2. Once smooth, add sifted matcha powder. Whisk everything together using a handheld frother. 3. Pour into a mug and top with mini marshmallows, more matcha powder, and shaved white chocolate. #matcha #matchalatte #matchalover ♬ last xmas – kpopvrycs⁷

2. Dalgona coffee 

Who can forget the famous Dalgona coffee that went viral circa 2020? This trend quickly became a staple in our kitchen – and for good reason. And all you need is water, sugar and instant coffee. Whisk it together until it turns into a fluffy cloud. Add ice and milk to enjoy this yummy, sweetened caffeine treat.  

@mxriyum Revisiting 2020 with this dalgona recipe using my trusty SMEG hand blender :,) #smegpartner #MySMEGKitchen ♬ original sound – Mxriyum

3. Bone broth hot chocolate 

Bone broth in your hot chocolate? Yes, that’s right! Bone broth hot chocolate may be a more unorthodox way of making your delicious chocolatey drink. This trend started floating around on TikTok with mixed reviews on the popular social media app. But what is the reason for this bone broth twist? Some say it is more nutritious than its more traditional (and downright delicious) alternative. And some reviews even say you cannot even taste the bone broth. You’ll have to decide for yourself. 

@thrivewithcandice Replying to @Emma Drooks | Holistic Health the easiest gut supportive drink for the colder months !! #bonebroth #bonebrothrecipe #bonebrothhotchocolate #gutfriendly #guthealthy ♬ original sound – Candice

4. Orange juice expresso 

Looking to mix up your regular morning cuppa? Orange juice espresso made its rounds on TikTok – and people did not hate it! What is it? This viral drink combines your two favourite morning drinks into one. The perfect (and interesting) kick start to your day!  

@morningmatters_ Would you try this drink? Bumble coffee is two part oranje juice and one part espresso. Try it with a sweet OJ and delight yourself with this refreshing sweet drink. #bumblecoffee #coffeedrinks ♬ original sound – morning matters

Image: Pexels 

Also read: Try these 3 viral TikTok milk recipes 

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Happy World Chocolate Day! We’re celebrating with our cups filled with these warm, viral TikTok hot chocolate recipes perfect for the colder months.  

Blueberry white hot chocolate  

Fitting in with winter-aesthetics seamlessly, this blueberry hot chocolate is just the warm beverage to pique your interest. It’s the blueberries that add a slightly tart, yet fragrant flavour that marries well with the richness of the white chocolate.  

@kroger Blueberry hot chocolate will change your life. #kroger #blueberryhotchocolate #hotchocolate #hotcocoa #winterrecipes #comfortfood #cozydrinks @maddisonskitchen ♬ original sound – Kroger

Salted caramel hot chocolate  

This one is definitely for those with a sweet tooth! With caramel infused in almost every step from start to finish, it’s the perfect drink for a cold night beside a crackling fire. The hint of cinnamon infused in the milk adds a gentle, woody heat that will warm from the inside out.  

@woroodshalabi Replying to @pêra do mini price OMG i wish you could smell and taste this one SOO DELICIOUS #saltedcaramel #hotchocolate #hotchocolaterecipe #asmr #asmrsounds #viral #aesthetic #satisfying #yum #food #organizedhome #organize #Home #homedecor #homemade #Recipe ♬ Feather sped up – Jess ᵀˢ

Also read: Hot Chocolate 101

Matcha hot chocolate  

Matcha has been on everyone’s For You pages for a while now, so it was about time it ended up in our hot chocolates too. The naturally sweet, nutty and clean flavour of matcha adds another layer of depth to your usual hot chocolate experience. Matcha is also known to aid digestion and contain many antioxidants that make this sweet treat feel a little healthy!  

@lifewithtuyen matcha white hot chocolate!! so easy and creamy— a different take on the regular hot chocolate #baking #hotchocolate #recipe #holiday #homecafe ♬ The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) – Nat King Cole Trio

French hot chocolate  

A classic along the streets of Paris, this viral French hot chocolate is thick and rich – perfect for dunking a buttery croissant into. Turns out you can make this Parisian classic in the cosiness of your own home! It’s the perfect crossover between a pudding and a hot beverage.  

@goldenbrown.coffee Lets make the viral french hot chocolate #hotchocolate #viralhotchocolate #french #dessert #recipe ♬ original sound – bukola

Make winter the perfect excuse to curl up with one of these warm and chocolatey drinks! 

Also read: 3-ingredient chocolate cheesecake

Image: Pexels

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You don’t need to go to a coffee shop for a delicious morning brew. Unlock the secrets of making your perfect cup of coffee at home with these great tips.  

Froth your milk  

Want to make you regular to-go latte order at home? Yes, please! Add some foam to your cuppa by frothing your milk. Not only will it look fancy (perfect for an Insta-worthy photo), it elevates the taste too. To get your foamy drink, use a milk frother. Don’t have one? A simple trick is to warm the milk (not scalding hot), pour it into a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake for about 30 to 60 seconds. Or take a whisk and work it vigorously in your mug for a foamy cup of delight.  

@fountainavenuekitchen Make foam without a fancy frother! More #kitchenhacks and recipes at fountainavenuekitchen.com. #fountainavenuekitchen #tiktokhacks #frothycoffee #coffeetiktok ♬ original sound – Fountain Avenue Kitchen

Add hot chocolate 

Turn your brew into a mocha coffee by mixing it with some hot chocolate. The combination of chocolate (and the added sugar) is a great way to mask the bitter taste of coffee. Added benefit? You can make yours as ‘chocolatey’ as you’d like since you are mixing in the hot chocolate after the coffee is already brewed. Make your mocha even gooey-er by adding in a piece of your favourite milk or dark chocolate.  

@sagestudios_uk This is the only Mocha tutorial that you’ll ever need Adding a pinch of sea salt is the secret to the most delicious mocha in the world #sagecoffeemachine #bambinoplus #homebarista #coffeeathome #learncoffee #mocha #coffeetutorial #coffeehowto #sagebambino ♬ lofi and minimalist BGM(325514) – Kazuhi

Salt and spice make everything nice  

Sprinkle in salt and mix in some spices to make your coffee taste nicer. It may sound strange, but adding a pinch of salt to black coffee makes the bitterness more mellow by increasing its sweetness. The coffee’s nutty flavours will be more pronounced too. To add more flavour, mix warming spices like powdered cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamon into your coffee grounds before you brew. Think a warm chai latte on a chilly day – yum! 

@acupuncturefit Looking to ditch sugar and creamer ? This may help! #Healthtips #Dranis #learnonTiktok #TikTokPartner #needtoknow ♬ Starstrukk – 3OH!3,Katy Perry

Image: Unsplash

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As the autumn season approaches, we give you 3 ways to turn your ordinary hot chocolate into something magnificent. Sjaan van der Ploeg takes her decadent hot chocolate recipe to the next level with three indulgent variations.  

THE BASE RECIPE 

Decadent hot chocolate 

Serves 4 • Total Time 15 Min 

Ingredients

4 cups milk  
300g dark chocolate, finely chopped 
2 tbsp cocoa powder  

Method

1. Bring milk to a simmer. 
2. Add chocolate and cocoa powder and stir well until melted and combined. 
3. Divide between four mugs and serve. 

Espresso Hot Chocolate 

Make a batch of decadent hot chocolate, substituting 1 cup of milk for 1 cup of strong coffee. Divide between four mugs, and finish with dollops of whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder.  

Chai White Hot Chocolate 

Substitute dark chocolate and cocoa powder for 300g white chocolate. Steep 4 chai tea bags and 2 cinnamon sticks in the hot milk for 5 minutes. Remove and discard, before adding white chocolate and stirring to combine. 

Easter Sinister Hot Chocolate 

Swap out the dark chocolate for milk chocolate. Divide between four mugs. Toast 12 marshmallows over a gas flame and add 3 to each mug. Finish each with a couple of chocolate Easter eggs, biscuits for dipping and an extra drizzle of melted chocolate.  

Chef’s Tip
For a budget break, swap the chocolate for 1 cup of hot chocolate powder. 

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