I'm sure many of us grew up on Swiss Miss hot chocolate packets our moms would get at the grocery store. But what if your childhood favorite got an upgrade with a touch of grown-up sophistication? Instagram creator Hailee Catalano (@haileecatalano) has perfected a British-inspired hot chocolate concept and it's the perfect drink for right now.
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Ingredients for Earl Grey Hot Chocolate with Honey Whipped Cream
Ingredients for Earl Grey Hot Chocolate with Honey Whipped CreamCourtesy of Jessica Wrubel
To make this delightfully posh beverage, you’ll need milk (whatever type you like), vanilla extract, brown sugar, salt, one Earl Grey tea bag, a bar of dark chocolate, cocoa powder, heavy cream and honey.
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To make the honey whipped cream, add a bit of honey to a bowl along with the cream, a touch of vanilla and a pinch of salt. Whip it until soft peaks form. Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs, top with a generous dollop of whipped cream, and garnish with a bit of shaved chocolate.
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My Honest Thoughts on the Earl Grey Hot Chocolate with Honey Whipped Cream
Earl Grey Hot Chocolate with Honey Whipped CreamCourtesy of Jessica Wrubel
I hesitated at the idea of adding an entire chocolate bar to the pot, but the balance of richness and lightness was spot-on. Without a doubt, this hot chocolate is more indulgent than a packet of Swiss Miss but not as heavy as a glossy sipping chocolate. The honey whipped cream was the perfect finishing touch.
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Tips for Making Earl Grey Hot Chocolate with Honey Whipped Cream
Quality is king. For hot chocolate, French pastry chef and master chocolatier Jacques Torres recommends only using high-quality dark chocolate with a cacao content between 60% and 72%, preferably from South America.Boiling is best. To achieve a velvety consistency for hot chocolate, Torres says to bring your milk to a boil while constantly whisking. Add your chocolate while you whisk the milk to prevent the chocolate from sticking together and burning.Related: I Tried the Viral Bone Broth Hot Chocolate (Yes, Bone Broth) and I'm Making It on Repeat All Winter Long
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