Quick & Delicious Puerto Rican Hot Chocolate Recipe
This year-round recipe is the coziest, simplest, tastiest you will ever find. Turn today into a cozy or fun day with this quick &delicious Puerto Rican hot chocolate recipe.
Equipment
- 1 small saucepan
- 1 spoon or spoonula
Ingredients
- 2 sweet chocolate bars 1 per cup of hot chocolate
- 2 cups milk of your preference 1 per cup of hot chocolate
- Edam, Gouda, or mild cheddar cheese cut into cubes
- Water optional
Instructions
- On medium heat, add a few tablespoons of milk to the saucepan, and your chocolate bars on top. The ratio of milk to chocolate is 1:1. You need one chocolate bar per cup of milk, which makes one serving. If you are making two cups, add a bit of milk, then two bars to the pot.
- Lower the heat and stir the chocolate to allow it to melt.
- Once the chocolate bars are completely melted and have that dark and silky look, add the rest of your milk. Increase heat slightly.
- Continue to stir occasionally until the chocolate and milk look infused.
- Bring the hot chocolate to a simmer for 2-3 minutes and once you begin to see froth on top, you will know it is ready.
- Cut your cheese into little cubes or pieces, and place a few in each mug where the hot chocolate will go. Then, slowly pour the hot chocolate into each mug.
- Serve warm with soft bread or your favorite pastry. You can add whipped cream or marshmallows if you like, too!
- ¡Buen provecho from The Happy Wookiee!
Notes
- Depending on where you are, you might not be able to go to the store and buy Chocolate Corté However, you can find it online via Chocolate Cortés or even on Amazon or Walmart.
- You can use whichever type of milk you prefer. We use skim, whole milk, or evaporated milk. You can also substitute with water instead.
- Feel free to top it with marshmallows or whipped cream! Once you have tried the recipe, if you want to add spices, I’m sure that would be delicious, too.
- Whatever you do… do NOT skip the cheese! Thank me later. LOL