Have you ever had the wonderful European style hot chocolate? It’s a cross between hot pudding and chocolate ganache. We had a restaurant in Poznan, Cacao Republika, that served Gorąca Czekolada Polish Hot Chocolate.
It was their specialty. They served it many ways; my favorite being with a shot of Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur. It was a favorite spot to take visiting family.
We stopped at Cacao Republika after dinner when my mother, brother, and sister were visiting. When I mentioned to my sister that I was making Gorąca Czekolada Polish Hot Chocolate like we’d had at Cacao Reupblika for a blog post, she looked at me and said, “why didn’t we go there every day?” Um, calories, carbs, whatever you’re counting, come to mind.
If you’re ordering this thick hot chocolate in a restaurant, you’ll know it’s the real thing by the hot chocolate machine, usually sitting on the bar, a glass cylinder with a couple of wands spinning though the molten chocolate mixture, keeping it warm and keeping it moving. A spout at the bottom drains off the hot chocolate a cup at a time.
It’s a comforting, dense sip of chocolate.
Smacznego!
Lois
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Gorąca Czekolada Polish Hot Chocolate
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Polish
Description
A super thich hot chocolate, a cross between hot pudding and chocolate ganache
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups milk, divided
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 5 ounces dark chocolate chips
- 3 ounces milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
- your favorite liqueur (optional)
- whipped cream to garnish
Instructions
- Add 1 1/4 cups milk, cream, and chocolate chips to a saucepan
- Warm over medium heat, stirring from the bottom of the pan until chocolate melts
- Stir the corn starch into the remaining 1/4 cup of milk until smooth, add to the saucepan
- Stir constantly until mixture thickens
- Add vanilla or your favorite liqueur, I recommend Bailey’s Irish Cream (optional)
- Serve in small cups (it’s rich) and top with whipped cream
An accountant by trade and a food blogger since 2009, Lois Britton fell in love with Polish cuisine during the years she lived in Poznań, Poland. As the creator of PolishHousewife.com, she loves connecting readers with traditional Polish recipes. Lois has a graduate certificate in Food Writing and Photography from the University of South Florida. She is the author of The Polish Housewife Cookbook, available on Amazon and on her website.
Elizabeth Beaudoin
Ohhhh yum!
If I have a diet soda right after I drink this will it cancel out all of the calories????
polishhousewife
I believe that is correct, Elizabeth!
David
I make a similar chocolate but leave out the cornstarch. It’s really delicious, so I know yours is, too!
polishhousewife
Thanks, David!
Jean
This really is the best hot chocolate EVER! I’ve never tasted anything that came close to being this good.
Bev
I am planning a hot chocolate bar for my family Christmas party. Do you have tips for making it in bigger batches and keeping it warm?
polishhousewife
The professional version below runs $700, so I would probably keep it in a crockpot on low. Maybe remind people to give it a stir with the ladle before they fill a cup. I’d probably do a test run with a small batch and see how that works.
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/cecilware-choco-1-delice-countertop-hot-chocolate-dispenser-120v/385CHOCO1.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=Cj0KCQiArenfBRCoARIsAFc1FqfeMgr5fRdbPvzCs6oRf3fowfncdUYknbEEbWcoaq_oOoJ8-LaZYF4aAsubEALw_wcB
Hevc
We lived in Poland for 9 months before moving back to the USA. I miss their hot chocolate!!!! I can’t wait to try this!
polishhousewife
I hope it brings back good memories!
Em
Get quality dark chocolate & use Nestles milk chocolate morsels (they melt grit free). This is fantastic! Makes 3 generous 1 cup portions. Be sure to put it in a bigger cup so you can add that optional liqueur (Bailey’s Salted Caramel); stir well & top with whipped cream. Serve with a tall spoon. It’s looser than a pudding, but with that silky texture, thick like a perfect lump free gravy. This is a warm you up snack or dessert. Yum! You MUST make this.
Em
Get quality dark chocolate & use Nestles milk chocolate morsels (they melt grit free). This is fantastic! Makes 3 generous 1 cup portions. Be sure to put it in a bigger cup so you can add that optional liqueur (Bailey’s Salted Caramel); stir well & top with whipped cream. Serve with a tall spoon. It is looser than a pudding, but with that silky texture, thick like a perfect lump free gravy. This is a “warm you up” snack or dessert. Yum! You MUST make this.
polishhousewife
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Em!
Aseel
When I lived in Poznan I frequented cocoa republica and I’ve been looking for this recipe every where. Thank you for sharing
Sandra
NOW I understand! I remember my mother making me hot chocolate when I was recovering from scarlet fever and had lost a great deal of weight. I’ve been disappointed in it ever since. I’ll be making this over the holidays. Thank you!