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Gorąca Czekolada Polish Hot Chocolate

October 27, 2017 by Lois Britton 14 Comments

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.

two glass mugs of thick hot chocolate with whipped cream and red and white spinkles on a silver tray

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.

Gorąca Czekolada Polish Hot Chocolate, super thick and perfect for a cold day!

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

★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
  • Author: Polish Housewife
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
  • Category: Beverage
  • Cuisine: Polish
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Description

A super thich hot chocolate, a cross between hot pudding and chocolate ganache


Ingredients

Scale
  • 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

  1. Add 1 1/4 cups milk, cream, and chocolate chips to a saucepan
  2. Warm over medium heat, stirring from the bottom of the pan until chocolate melts
  3. Stir the corn starch into the remaining 1/4 cup of milk until smooth, add to the saucepan
  4. Stir constantly until mixture thickens
  5. Add vanilla or your favorite liqueur, I recommend Bailey’s Irish Cream (optional)
  6. Serve in small cups (it’s rich) and top with whipped cream

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Lois Britton

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.

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Comments

  1. Elizabeth Beaudoin

    October 27, 2017 at 10:55 am

    Ohhhh yum!

    If I have a diet soda right after I drink this will it cancel out all of the calories????

    Reply
    • polishhousewife

      October 27, 2017 at 12:29 pm

      I believe that is correct, Elizabeth!

      Reply
  2. David

    October 29, 2017 at 7:09 am

    I make a similar chocolate but leave out the cornstarch. It’s really delicious, so I know yours is, too!

    Reply
    • polishhousewife

      October 29, 2017 at 7:16 am

      Thanks, David!

      Reply
  3. Jean

    February 12, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    This really is the best hot chocolate EVER! I’ve never tasted anything that came close to being this good.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Bev

    November 25, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • polishhousewife

      November 25, 2018 at 6:30 pm

      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

      Reply
  5. Hevc

    December 15, 2018 at 2:43 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • polishhousewife

      December 15, 2018 at 8:48 pm

      I hope it brings back good memories!

      Reply
  6. Em

    January 19, 2022 at 3:41 pm

    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.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. Em

    January 19, 2022 at 9:46 pm

    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.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • polishhousewife

      January 22, 2022 at 11:31 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Em!

      Reply
  8. Aseel

    November 2, 2022 at 7:20 am

    When I lived in Poznan I frequented cocoa republica and I’ve been looking for this recipe every where. Thank you for sharing

    Reply
  9. Sandra

    December 19, 2022 at 1:06 pm

    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!

    Reply

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