Simple Delicious Recipes
Hazelnut Praline Hot Chocolate is creamy and delicious with a smooth velvety texture. Made with steamed milk, chocolate, hazelnut praline this hot chocolate is bursting with nutty flavour that chocolate fans will love.Â
When I need a drink to help me unwind, I indulge in a sweet steaming mug of hot chocolate . The warmth of this drink is like a blanket which warms and keeps you cosy.
Hazelnut and Chocolate are one of the most popular favour combinations. The sweet buttery hazelnuts pairs perfectly with chocolate to create cream a luxurious treat which your taste buds will love. Which is why I am sharing with you this delicious Hazelnut Praline Hot Chocolate this Christmas Eve.Â
The hot chocolate starts out with the Praline powder. Pralines are a confection of French origin made of nuts covered in caramel. Usually Almonds and hazelnuts are used.Â
For this recipe, I used toasted hazelnuts, which love as they are so moreish. Place the nuts on a baking sheet lined baking or greaseproof paper in a single layer.
Next comes the caramel. Add sugar and water to a saucepan and melt over medium heat until the sugar begins caramelise and becomes a deep amber colour.Â
Immediately pour the caramel over the nuts and leave the praline to cool until hardened.Â
Once the praline has hardened, break into pieces. Grind into a fine powder in a food processor or coffee grinder. Transfer to a jar airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 6 months.Â
Now you can use the praline to make the most velvety luxurious hot chocolate you have ever had.
Use a variety of chocolate for an elevated taste.
Add cream for a more creamy hot chocolate.
Slowly heat your base.
Melt the chocolate separately so it keeps it’s smooth velvety texture.
Frost the hot chocolate with a milk frother for an even more smooth velvety texture.Â
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