Cadbury Bournville Dark Hot Chocolate Cocoa Powder, 250g

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We’d make it with four cubes of sugar (without my mother’s knowledge) and loved to have it with buttered baguette. Continue to heat until the mixture is hot, but not boiling, then add the cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Taste, adjust if necessary, and serve. For a frothy finish, whisk vigorously just before pouring. Proper hot chocolate is a piece of culinary first aid that ought to be in everyone's repertoire – I like to keep it simple, but this recipe is easy to customise with anything from cardamom to Nigel Slater's intriguing suggestion of lavender. Experiment – all you have to lose is your waistline.

Pour hot water: Once the water is hot, carefully pour it into the mug over the hot chocolate powder. Stir continuously with a spoon until the powder completely dissolves. First, I decided to use 2.5 teaspoons of Cadbury Drinking Chocolate instead of 3 so that my drink wouldn’t be too sweet, and second, I decided to top up my drink with milk, instead of water, because I was in the mood for a rich drink! The most impressive part aspect of this hot chocolate is that it contains 36% coca powder which is Rainforest Alliance Certified, meaning the producer is much more likely to be offered a fair price for their crop, and that the ingredients do not harm the environment. In comparison, Cadbury's is a minimum of 25%.I'm not, however, quite as sophisticated as Mr Nigel Slater, who sighs that "most chocolate has too much sugar in to be satisfactory for making a hot drink. It ends up more like something you might pour over your profiteroles". As I abhor that staple of the buffet table, this intrigues me – could I be about to break through to another level of hot chocolatey perfection? "If you want to take the drink seriously," he continues (oh I do Nigel, I promise) "use the most bitter chocolate you can find ... then sweeten it yourself". Mixing the chocolate powder with hot water before making the rest of the drink seemed to have taken care of that!

Add 3 heaped teaspoons of Cadbury Drinking Chocolate into a glass, add a little hot water and mix to a thin paste. Top up with cold water – stir well, and enjoy. For a super cold drink, add an ice cube.” Looking for a dessert? Why not try baking a gluten free chocolate cake. Looking for ideas for an edible present? Why not try making some no cook chocolate truffles. They're simple and easy to make and taste delicious. Food writer and former pastry chef David Lebovitz (author of The Great Book of Chocolate) supplies a recipe from Brussels chocolatier Wittamer, which uses a combination of plain and milk chocolate in a 2:1 ratio – although he cautions that the reader"should seek out a good quality one. Most of the better ones list the percentage of cacao on the label ... and are likely to taste better than those bars where a small amount of chocolate is used basically as a colourant". It's more joyously rich than the plain chocolate versions I've tried, while retaining the same savoury edge that made them a more interesting proposition than the simple milk chocolate version – the best of both worlds, in other words. When it comes to chocolate, those Belgians really do know what they're doing. Hot chocolate was the perfect thing to give me respite from the cold as well as much needed comfort during that particular time in my life. Warm about 150ml milk in a pan over a medium heat and stir in the chocolate. Continue to stir until the chocolate has melted into the milk, then whisk in the remaining milk and the cream.Preparation instructions (with 200 ml semi-skimmed milk): Mix one teaspoon (4 g) of Cadbury Cocoa into a smooth paste with a little cold milk. Add hot milk whilst stirring briskly. Sweeten to taste (adding sugar will change the nutrition and increase calories consumed). How to Make Cadbury Hot Chocolate With Water

TL;DR: How to make cadbury hot chocolate: If you are a fan of chocolate drinks and have a problem with your chocolate powder not dissolving fully, simply remember to mix your Cadbury hot chocolate powder with some hot water first, before making the rest of your drink with milk or water, as you please. Show me a person who doesn't love hot chocolate, and I'll show you a lost soul led astray by one saccharine disappointment too many. But take heart, for there is hope for the poor creatures who dwell in dark ignorance of one of life's greatest joys. I call on you, my readers, the chosen ones, to rise up, cast out the powder, banish the kettle, and lead on unto the one true union of real chocolate, and creamy warm milk. Lo! Heaven on earth, in a mug. When I was in primary school, my older brother and I always looked forward to our afternoon cup of hot chocolate.Remember, the ratio of hot chocolate powder to water can be adjusted according to your taste preferences. Some may prefer a richer chocolate taste and use more powder, while others might prefer a milder flavor. Boil water: Heat water in a kettle or saucepan. Ensure it reaches a near-boiling temperature. You can also heat the water in a microwave-safe container in the microwave until it’s hot. Measure the hot chocolate powder: Take a mug and add the desired amount of Cadbury Hot Chocolate powder. The amount can vary based on your preference for the strength of the chocolate flavor. Typically, two to three heaped teaspoons are used for an 8 oz cup.