4 hot chocolate
preparations

Exclusive recipes by Brice Robin,
French Barista Champion 2023-2024.

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Elevate your establishment’s hot chocolate with four expert-approved preparation methods, designed for professionals.

Recommended methods:
1. Direct preparation in a pitcher
2. Ganache
3. Piping bag
4. Hot chocolate dispenser

Save time by following our recommendations and indulge your customers with the ultimate single variety hot chocolate experience!

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METHOD 1 - Direct preparation in a pitcher

List of ingredients

Weigh the chocolate and whole milk according to the desired quantities.

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METHOD 1 - Direct preparation in a pitcher

Prepare the Equipment

– Milk pitcher
– Scale
– Whisk (Hand Frother)

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METHOD 1 - Direct preparation in a pitcher

Add Ingredients

First, weigh the amount of milk in the pitcher, then add the chocolate.

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METHOD 1 - Direct preparation in a pitcher

Emulsify

Emulsify with the steam wand until reaching 65°C.

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METHOD 1 - Direct preparation in a pitcher

Serve

Mix with the hand frother to break up any remaining pieces, then serve.

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METHOD 2 - Ganache preparation

List of ingredients

Weigh the chocolate and ingredients according to the desired quantities.

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METHOD 2 - Ganache preparation

Prepare the Equipment

– Scale
– Whisk
– Mixing bowl
– Gastronorm container

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METHOD 2 - Ganache preparation

Weigh the chocolate

according to the desired quantities.

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METHOD 2 - Ganache preparation

Add the hot water

The water must be at 90°.

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METHOD 2 - Ganache preparation

Pour the specified amount into a cup according to the recipe and dilute with hot water

Tip: The ganache pairs perfectly with ice cream scoops that contain exactly the right amount of grams for each dose.

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METHOD 2 - Ganache preparation

Finish with a latte art

Add hot, emulsified milk (65°C), which allows for latte art.

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METHOD 3 - Piping bag preparation

List of ingredients

Weigh the chocolate and ingredients according to the desired quantities.

02.
METHOD 3 - Piping bag preparation

Prepare the equipment

– Scale
– Whisk
– Mixing bowl
– Piping bag

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METHOD 3 - Piping bag preparation

Weigh the chocolate

according to the desired quantities.

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METHOD 3 - Piping bag preparation

Add the hot water

The water must be at 90°.

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METHOD 3 - Piping bag preparation

Pour the specified amount into a cup

according to the recipe, and dilute with hot water.

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METHOD 3 - Piping bag preparation

Finish with a latte art

Add hot, emulsified milk (65°C), which allows for latte art.

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METHOD 4 - Hot chocolate dispenser

List of ingredients

Weigh the chocolate and ingredients according to the desired quantities.

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METHOD 4 - Hot chocolate dispenser

Mix the ingredients

Mix the chocolate and the milk heated to 60°C in a jug.

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METHOD 4 - Hot chocolate dispenser

Emulsify

using an immersion blender.

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METHOD 4 - Hot chocolate dispenser

Serve

Place the mixture in the hot chocolate dispenser and serve immediately.

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METHOD 4 - Hot chocolate dispenser

Hot chocolate dispenser temperature

TIP : Maintain the hot chocolate dispenser at a temperature of no more than 70°C to prevent the breaking down of proteins and altering the texture.