“WHAT?! Hot chocolate ready in 2 minutes? Hot chocolate on a stick? How…“
I know what you’re thinking.
You might be sure it’s impossible to make hot chocolate in literally two minutes. I’m happy to tell you it’s not — if you follow this recipe. Ready?
The best Christmas gift: hot chocolate on a stick!
To be honest (you know I’m always frank), this wasn’t entirely my idea.
A few weeks ago I accidentally bought these. I meant to gift them to a friend, then realised he’s not a fan of spices.
No matter—actually better, because last Sunday my partner and I cuddled on the couch enjoying a hot drink made from one of these blocks.
It took two minutes and warmed us for the whole evening. Pure #hyggevibes.
I immediately thought: a chocolate block that melts into milk to make hot chocolate? Genius.
I had to recreate it.
So here you go: I made these very simple 3 flavours of hot chocolate on a stick.
If you love making edible gifts at Christmas, these are perfect small presents. Just add pretty bags and some festive ribbon and you’re done!
How cute are they?
Make them in 2 minutes and 2 steps.
Here’s how to make them.
It turns out ‘two’ is the magic number in this recipe. Also — two of the hot chocolates have only… TWO ingredients. Yep.
Steps to create these adorable sticks:
- Melt the chocolate
Of course — start by melting the chocolate. Please read the next section on how to melt white chocolate properly. - Add flavour and let set
You can do this step before or after melting the remaining chocolate. Pour into moulds and let solidify. I used snowflake moulds, but use whatever shapes you prefer.
You can even use paper or plastic cups. Finally, attach the sticks as described below.
When your chocolate snowflakes are set, gift them or keep them for a sudden craving. Let them melt into hot milk and voilà — instant hot chocolate.
The tricky part: melting white chocolate.
The first time I made these I struggled a bit with white chocolate. I melt dark chocolate all the time, so that’s easy, but white chocolate behaves differently.
How to melt it properly? Cut it into very small pieces — the smaller, the better.
Using white chocolate chips works even better. This way it melts in moments.
Use a microwave or a bain-marie — whichever you prefer.
(Hope this helps!)
Texture: not a super-thick hot chocolate.
One note on texture: this drink won’t be as thick and creamy as some classic hot chocolates.
If you want a dense, creamy hot chocolate, then this other version is more suitable. Everyone here loves it!
Still, this melting-stick version is wonderfully comforting.
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HOT CHOCOLATE ON A STICK
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Ingredients
Matcha hot chocolate on a stick
- half teaspoon Matcha powder
- 50 g Good-quality white chocolate
Cardamom & chili hot chocolate on a stick
- 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- a small dried chili – or more to taste
- 50 g Good-quality dark chocolate
Cheesecake-flavoured hot chocolate on a stick
- 1 teaspoon Raspberry jam
- 50 g Good-quality white chocolate
- + a small piece of chocolate to glue the sticks
You’ll need:
- Wooden ice-cream sticks
To make the hot chocolate
- Milk or plant-based milk
Instructions
Matcha hot chocolate on a stick
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Break the white chocolate into very small pieces (this is essential).
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Divide the chocolate into two portions. Mix matcha powder into one portion.
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Melt this portion in a bain-marie over low heat. When melted, remove from heat.
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Pour into your chosen moulds.
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Melt the remaining chocolate and pour over the matcha layer.
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Tap the mould gently to remove bubbles and let set.
Cardamom & chili hot chocolate on a stick
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Break the dark chocolate into pieces.
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Add cardamom and the dried chili, then melt in a bain-marie.
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Pour into moulds, tap gently to remove bubbles, and let set.
Cheesecake-flavoured hot chocolate on a stick
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Break the white chocolate into very small pieces.
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Melt in a bain-marie over low heat. When melted, remove from heat.
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Put a little raspberry jam in the mould, pour chocolate over it, and let set.
To attach the sticks:
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Melt a tiny piece of chocolate. Put a drop on the back of the chocolate piece as glue, place the wooden stick and press gently.
To make the hot chocolate in two minutes:
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Heat 300 g of milk or plant milk until hot, then turn off the heat.
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Add one chocolate stick and let it melt.
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Divide into two cups and enjoy your hot drink!
If you liked this recipe, you may also enjoy this gluten-free thick hot chocolate!
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