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Polar Express Hot Chocolate

From @sad_papi on TikTok ↗

Rich hot chocolate with milk, condensed milk and espresso. Follow @sad_papi's Polar Express-inspired recipe, finished with whipped cream.

Estimated time
40 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
9
Polar Express Hot Chocolate by @sad_papi
Photo from @sad_papi's original recipe video.

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How to make it

  1. 1

    Combine the ingredients

    Add the milk, condensed milk, coffee and chopped chocolate to a pot.

  2. 2

    Melt the chocolate

    Warm over very low heat, whisking every few minutes, until the chocolate is fully melted.

  3. 3

    Simmer and reduce

    Bring to a gentle simmer and let it go, stirring the sides and bottom with a rubber spatula every so often.

    The water in the milk and coffee evaporates, thickening the cocoa without any starches and concentrating the flavor.

  4. 4

    Finish with salt

    Stir in a pinch of salt.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve hot topped with whipped cream, cinnamon, cocoa powder and nutmeg.

  6. 6

    Reheat (optional)

    Add to a pot and warm slowly, adding a touch of milk if it is very thick.

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Questions about polar express hot chocolate

How long does polar express hot chocolate take?
The estimated total time recorded for this recipe is 40 minutes. Read the method before starting and allow for any cooling, chilling or marinating described in the steps.
How many servings does this recipe make?
The quantities listed are for 4 servings. The full ingredient list and instructions are included above.
Who created this recipe?
This recipe was shared by @sad_papi on TikTok. Mezze transcribed the video into ingredients and steps; the original video is linked above.