decent hot chocolate ???

[natalielongstaff]

its getting to the time of year when i like a hot choc drink in the evenings
Im struggling to find a brand that doesnt taste powdery when its made up !

any recommendations ?

 

[UKDEB]

Have you tried Charbonnel et Walker? Adding real chocolate and cream makes it even more indulgent.

 

[Cyrano]

Good recipe for the real stuff

2 squares chocolate (unsweetened preferably)
1/3 cup sugar
4 cups milk

Break or chop the two squares of chocolate into smaller pieces.

In a saucepan, add: 2 chopped squares chocolate, 1/3 cup sugar and 2 cups milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously. Once the mixture comes to a boil, add the remaining 2 cups milk and heat all the way through. Do not allow the hot chocolate to come to another boil.

Remove from heat and serve immediately.

 

[Deedee]

Whoooo i love hot chocolate my favourite is from wetherspoons. Unfortunately i don't know what brand they use

 

[tennisfan]

I don't find the Galaxy one to be powdery. My favourite has to be Suchards but it is hard to find it in the shops

 

[PoppyAnna]

Have you tried Charbonnel et Walker? Adding real chocolate and cream makes it even more indulgent.

I am also going to reccommend Charbonnel et Walker, it's in a white tin with blue and gold writing. It's pretty pricey, but a little goes a long way

 

[Snowy-girls]

I love Cadbury's,but don't make it with water.I add 2 cupfulls of milk(or however many you're making it for) to a saucepan,add sugar+bring to boil,whisk in the choc powder+pour into mugs.Once slightly cooled add maltesers or mini marshmallows,squirty cream and crumbled flake on top .x.

 

[Pinky166]

I don't find the Galaxy one to be powdery. My favourite has to be Suchards but it is hard to find it in the shops

I'm exactly the same Nikki. I love Suchards but you can't buy it anywhere. Also agree that Galaxy is nice, I make it in a saucepan with milk.

 

[jjk]

we like the galaxy one too

 

[luke]

My fiancée enjoys Aero, all tingly and bubbly.
I make it for her, putting three teaspoon fulls into the cup, add a splash of milk to the powder and stir, then add boiling water.
Usually i add some squirty cream and mini marshmallows then.

I am good to her

 

[natalielongstaff]

Have you tried Charbonnel et Walker? Adding real chocolate and cream makes it even more indulgent.

I am also going to reccommend Charbonnel et Walker, it's in a white tin with blue and gold writing. It's pretty pricey, but a little goes a long way

bet they don't sell that in my Asda

I'm exactly the same Nikki. I love Suchards but you can't buy it anywhere. Also agree that Galaxy is nice, I make it in a saucepan with milk.

we like the galaxy one too

i will try that one, thanks everyone

 

[mandymouse]

bet they don't sell that in my Asda

Wow, some of those recipes sound rather calorific but delish. I don't think they'd do my diet any good

 

[emily1982]

I like Aero too....nice and bubbly! I always add abit of milk though.

 

[Minniespal]

bet they don't sell that in my Asda

Nat ~ I order mine from here:-

http://www.bakersandlarners.co.uk/charbonnel-walker-chocolate-drink-250g-p-4458.html

 

[PoppyAnna]

I'm going to try the Galaxy one, after so many recommendations....
I get unhealthily protective of my Charbonnel et Walker

 

[earthelves]

Green & Blacks Do A Very Nice Drinking Choc Charbonnel Et Walker Is Tasty Too Also Ghiradelli Have A Tasty One

 

[Bolanette87]

Other than making it with real chopped chocolate and milk like Reid has suggested, I would recommend this range if you don't mind (considerably!) more:

http://www.hotelchocolat.co.uk/cid/EPRTE3CUL88VAWZBO7AGR913QAR7ILSY/hot-chocolate-CHCLiquid/

Robert and me want to buy some for Christmas eve as a special treat...

Other than that, I do generally just use chocolate and milk....

Bob xoxoxox

 

[Graeme]

I am good to her

You'll get your reward in heaven