Hot Chocolate Recipes

Recommended Serving Instructions 

Our hot chocolate flakes are based on the traditional recipes for Parisian and Belgian Hot Chocolates.

For a Parisian style, the golden ratio is 30g of hot chocolate flakes to 225-250ml of milk. This is basically an average sized mug of milk with 3 dessert spoons of flakes.

For Belgian style, the ratio is usually 40g of flakes to 225-250ml of milk.

Put the milk and the flakes in the mug and then microwave for around 2 minutes. Stir and then enjoy.

A milk frother style hot chocolate machine is also very effective.

If you have a steam wand (for catering) then this will easily work.

Scroll down for other serving ideas.

Luxury Hot Chocolate Recipes

Hot chocolate is a drink that has been consumed in Europe for centuries. Whereas the UK has become used to simply using cocoa powder, other countries came up with some far more decadent variants...

The following are a mix of traditional hot chocolate styles and a couple of new takes on old recipes...

  • Parisian

    A Parisian Hot Chocolate is one of the most decadent around and is the basis for most our hot chocolate mixes. If you want to be truly authentic though, you should use 30g of hot chocolate (three dessert spoons) to just 150ml of milk. An extra dark chocolate was traditionally used and our "Darker" variant is the best one to use.

  • Parisian Puissante

    This recipe is something akin to an Espresso; it is small but potent... Use 30g of hot chocolate flakes with just 50ml of milk. Heat the milk and chocolate cautiously in 15 second bursts in a microwave. It is very thick and very rich.

    Adding cream is another way to change the texture.

  • Viennese

    Many traditional recipes for hot chocolate are based around ways to make the drink thicker.

    A Viennese hot chocolate sounds strange, but tastes surprisingly good. The secret ingredient is an egg yolk! The egg yolk does not add anything to the flavour, but thickens the drink a little when mixed into the drink.

    Start with our recommended mix of 30g chocolate to 225-250ml of milk. Once the drink is hot, add just the yolk and mix it in. (Make sure the egg has come from a safe source; in the UK this will mean it's been stamped with a red lion.)

  • Genevan

    This drink is pretty uncommon and is a variant of a Viennese hot chocolate.

    Prepare the drink the same way as its Austrian cousin, but also add in a pinch of salt.

    If you like things salty then this is a lovely drink.

  • Belgian

    A Belgian hot chocolate is probably the simplest of these various styles of hot chocolate. There is no exact way of making one, but our 8 blends are a good starting point.

  • Colombian

    In Colombia, they also have an unusual way of making hot chocolate... with cheese. Prepare your hot chocolate to suit your taste before adding 1cm cubes of haloumi, (mozzarella will also work.)

  • Spanish & Venetian

    Traditional Spanish and Venetian hot chocolates take indulgence to the extreme... A typical Spanish hot chocolate can be made by adding a massive 80-90g of chocolate flakes to 250ml of milk. (This is around two to three times what you would normally use!) To make it even thicker, 1 tea spoon of corn starch is thoroughly stirred in. The result is a very thick and rich drink.

  • Chocolate Affogato

    Upgrade your hot chocolate with a scoop of ice cream for an extra decadent drink...

  • Dutch

    The basic recipe involves adding a touch of cocoa powder in addition to our hot chocolate flakes.

    For a comforting cup of Warme Chocolademelk, combine 30g of our hot chocolate flakes with a generous teaspoon of cocoa powder.

  • Irish

    The measurements for this beverage are entirely up to you. But as you might already suspect, simply add some Whisky to your hot chocolate for a delightful twist.

  • Cocoa Americano

    Our Milk Parisian Hot Chocolate Flakes can also be made with water instead of using milk. For this version, we recommend using more flakes than usual; eg 40g of flakes to 225-250ml of hot water.

  • Red Eye

    Whether you’re cozying up by the fireplace or need a pick-me-up during a busy day, this Espresso-infused hot chocolate is sure to delight your senses.