Brandy Hot Chocolate
Brandy hot chocolate is an indulgent warm drink made with dark chocolate, semi-skimmed milk, brandy and almond liqueur, finished with whipped double cream. The Thermomix TM7 melts the chocolate gently without burning and heats the milk to the ideal drinking temperature. A luxurious winter warmer for cosy evenings and festive gatherings.
About this recipe
Brandy Hot Chocolate with the Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate grown-up winter drink: dark chocolate melted into warm semi-skimmed milk, lifted with brandy and almond liqueur, and finished with a cloud of whipped double cream. If you have been searching for hot chocolate recipes that taste like a Belgian café rather than a powdered mix, this is the one. The all-in-one kitchen machine takes care of everything: the Melting function dissolves the dark chocolate gently without a bain-marie, while precise heating brings the milk to exactly the right drinking warmth, so nothing scorches or boils over. The whipping function turns double cream into soft peaks while your drink stays hot, meaning dessert-style indulgence with minimal washing up. Serve it as an after-dinner nightcap, a Christmas Eve treat, or a warming dessert drink on frosty evenings. One sip of this boozy, silky chocolate and the saucepan method will feel like a distant memory.
Preparation tips
- Choose a dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa for the deepest flavour; the Thermomix Melting function handles it gently, but better chocolate always shines through once the brandy is added.
- Warm your mugs beforehand by rinsing them with hot water so the Brandy Hot Chocolate stays at drinking temperature longer, especially important when serving it as an after-dinner treat on cold evenings.
- For a lighter version, replace the double cream topping with a spoonful of lightly whipped cream or skip it entirely and grate a little extra dark chocolate over the surface instead.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free version: simply omit the brandy and almond liqueur and add a drop of almond extract with a pinch of cinnamon. You get the same silky chocolate body, making it suitable for children and anyone avoiding alcohol.
- Festive variation: add a pinch of chilli powder or grated orange zest to the milk before heating, and garnish the whipped cream with crushed amaretti biscuits for a Christmas party twist on this Brandy Hot Chocolate.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Built-in scale - The Thermomix weighs the dark chocolate directly in the mixing bowl to the exact gram. [Weighing]
- Gentle melting - The TM7 melts dark chocolate with soft heat control so it never scorches. [Heating]
- Even mixing - The Thermomix blends brandy and almond liqueur into the warm milk evenly. [Mixing]
- Whipped topping - The TM7 whisk turns double cream into soft peaks while the drink stays hot. [Whipping]
- Chocolate garnish - Grate extra dark chocolate in the Thermomix bowl for an elegant café-style finish. [Grating]
Ingredients
- semi-skimmed milk
- dark chocolate
- brandy
- almond liqueur
- double cream