This buttered hot chocolate recipe is the only hot chocolate you'll make this winter. Pepe Saya Salted Cultured Butter melted through Hunted + Gathered 60% Drinking Chocolate creates a rich, smooth and indulgent cup that's ready in minutes. Top with a cinnamon marshmallow and serve immediately.
Ingredients
Method
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat allowing it to just bubble.
- Slowly pour in the milk, then whisk in the drinking chocolate until dissolved and the milk is steaming. You can also use a handheld frother for this.
- Optional; for extra decadence add a few squares of brown butter chocolate bar with the butter, allowing it to melt before adding the milk.
- Serve topped with a cinnamon marshmallow and enjoy immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why add butter to hot chocolate?
Adding cultured butter to hot chocolate creates a richer, smoother and more indulgent drink. The fat in the butter gives the chocolate a silky texture and adds a subtle savoury depth that balances the sweetness of the drinking chocolate. Pepe Saya Cultured Butter in particular adds a slight tang that makes this buttered hot chocolate recipe truly unique.
What is cultured butter?
Cultured butter is made by fermenting the cream before churning, giving it a richer flavour and slightly tangy taste compared to regular butter. Pepe Saya Cultured Butter is handcrafted in small batches from Australian dairy, making it the perfect ingredient for both sweet and savoury recipes.
Can I make this recipe with plant-based milk?
Yes; oat milk or full-fat coconut milk work particularly well in this buttered hot chocolate recipe, both complementing the richness of the cultured