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What Makes European-Style Hot Chocolate So Much Thicker?
BY Mathieson Nishimura
European-style hot chocolate is made using actual high-quality, solid chocolate that's shaved or chopped, added to high-fat milk or cream, and heated slowly on a burner.
This way of making hot chocolate with milk or cream rather than water, alongside the use of real chocolate, gives the drink its silky, thick texture and added complexity and depth.
This velvety-smooth and ultra-rich drink is commonly enjoyed in various European countries, with each region celebrating unique flavor combinations and additional ingredients.