Steer Clear Of These 7 Mistakes While Making Hot Chocolate At Home

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Hot Chocolate Mistakes

Here’s a look at some of the mistakes that you might want to steer clear of some mistakes while making hot chocolate at home. 

Using a low-quality chocolate powder is a grave mistake as it will affect the taste of the drink.

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1. Low-Quality Chocolate Powder

Some people prefer to make this comforting beverage with water instead of milk, but this is a big no, as it will not make your drink creamy.

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2. Water Instead Of Milk

Your milk and chocolate powder must be incorporated properly, after all, it will define how your drink tastes.

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3. Under-Mixing

The chocolate you melt, must be cut into small pieces, but you must do it carefully, as it can burn very fast.

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4. Melting Your Chocolate Wrong

Besides using water, less creamy milk is another grave mistake while making the drink.

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5. Less Creamy Milk

Marshmallows that you make at home must be fresh, as using old and stale ones can spoil the taste.

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6. Stale Marshmallows

The ideal temperature is around 180°F as the cocoa powder will clump together if the temperature is too high.

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7. Incorrect Temperature

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So, go ahead and whip up some hot chocolate at home this winter.