“Good things come in small packages”. Couldn’t agree more. And in our opinion, this is particularly true when it comes to desserts and sweet stuff.
As we learned at a very young age, when something is good, really good, a small portion is plenty to satisfy a sweet craving.
Take this hot chocolate (“Chocolate Caliente”, as we call it in Spain) for instance, a very popular drink people enjoy all year long. It’s so rich and intense, a little 4oz mug is really all you need. Not too sweet and packed with antioxidants. Doesn’t get any better than that.
Dedicated to all of you, fellow chocolate lovers 
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Hope you enjoy it!
Super Decadent Hot Chocolate, Barcelona Style
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Author: Vicky and Ruth
Recipe type: Drinks
Cuisine: Spain
Serves: 2-4oz mugs
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp good quality pure unsweetened cocoa powder (we like mixing 2 different brands to add complexity to the flavor. Here we used Navitas and Lake Champlain unsweetened cocoa powder)
- 4 tbsp sugar
- ½ tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Combine both cocoa powders, sugar and corn starch in a small bowl
- Pour COLD water into a small sauce pan, add vanilla extract (if using) cocoa mixture and start cooking at medium low heat, stirring constantly
- Cook until it thickens and serve immediately in two small mugs
ENJOY! From May I have that recipe
if it tastes as good as it looks on the picture I’m game
Haha, thanks! Well, if you like chocolate, you’ll love it! And if you really want to indulge, you can add a dollop of freshly whipped cream!
i love thick hot chocolate. sounds great. i like the idea of using two different kinds of cocoa.
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Thanks!! Using good quality cocoa powder definitely makes a difference. You can try different barns combinations and see which ones works best for you. Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Nice! I love that the recipe is so simple (oh, and that it’s chocolate!). I’ll definitely give it a try!
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Thanks!! Love your chocolate covered strawberries too!!!
A few years ago I visited Spain but never got around to trying the churros con chocolate, and I’ve never forgiven myself for it. I’m so excited I happened upon this recipe!
Nothing beats the authentic Spanish “churros con chocolate”, but this one is pretty close! We hope you get to visit again and try it!
just made this – amazing! perfect little nightcap!
Perfect way to end the day! Glad you enjoyed it
This looks so thick and delicious! this is my favourite kind of hot chocolate
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Definitely the perfect treat for chocolate lovers! I bet your shortbread would be perfect to dip in it