Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is a comforting drink made from rich chocolate and creamy milk, prepared entirely in the Thermomix TM7. The gentle melting function dissolves the chocolate evenly without burning, while automatic stirring keeps the milk silky. Ready in minutes, it delivers café-quality warmth for cold evenings or an indulgent children's treat.
About this recipe
Hot chocolate Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate warm drink recipe for cold Belgian evenings, transforming just two ingredients, real chocolate and fresh milk, into a luxuriously silky beverage. Searching for easy hot chocolate recipes with an all-in-one kitchen machine usually leads to powdered shortcuts, but this version melts actual chocolate evenly thanks to the TM7 melting function, delivering a depth of flavour no sachet can match. The machine stirs automatically while heating, so the milk never scorches on the bottom and the cocoa blends into a glossy, foam-topped drink worthy of a Belgian café. It works brilliantly as a dessert finale, a weekend breakfast treat for children, or a warming pick-me-up after an autumn walk. Because everything happens in one bowl, there is no saucepan to scrub and no lumps to strain out, only pure chocolate comfort in a mug.
Preparation tips
- Use real chocolate with at least seventy per cent cocoa for a deeper flavour; milk chocolate makes the drink sweeter, so taste before adding any sugar. Break the chocolate into small pieces so it melts evenly into the milk.
- For extra indulgence, pour the hot chocolate into pre-warmed mugs and top with lightly whipped cream, a dusting of cocoa, or a few mini marshmallows for the children.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for a day; simply reheat in the Thermomix with a quick stir, or serve the chilled version over ice cubes as a summer iced chocolate drink.
Recipe variations
- Make it lactose-free by swapping the milk for oat or almond milk; oat milk gives the creamiest result and froths beautifully, while a lactose-free chocolate keeps the flavour identical.
- For a festive Mexican twist, add a pinch of cinnamon, a dash of chilli powder and a drop of vanilla while heating, then finish with whipped cream and grated chocolate for a winter-party version.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The melting function gently dissolves the chocolate into the milk without any scorching or grainy bits. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the milk at precise controlled warmth prevents the skin forming and keeps the cocoa silky smooth. [Precision Control]
- Grating a chocolate bar directly into the mixing bowl takes seconds and gives the drink an extra intense cocoa taste. [Multi-Function]
- Whipping a small amount of cream with the butterfly whisk creates a light topping for the finished hot chocolate. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing the chocolate straight into the bowl guarantees the ideal ratio of sweetness to milk every single time. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- milk
- chocolate