Hot Chocolate with Donkey Milk: Recipe for Cold Days

When it gets cold outside, a cup of hot chocolate is just right. With donkey milk, it gets a particularly mild, slightly sweet character. Because donkey milk contains less fat than whole milk, a piece of good chocolate ensures creaminess.

Ingredients for 1 cup

• 250 ml donkey milk (thawed)
• 25 g dark or milk chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 tsp baking cocoa
• to taste 1 tsp sugar or honey
• optional: 1 tbsp cream for more creaminess
• 1 pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Prepare: Finely chop the chocolate. Shake the donkey milk well.
2. Heat gently: Heat the donkey milk in a small pot over low heat while stirring until it is nice and warm (about 60 °C). Do not let it boil – this preserves the delicate milk note.
3. Stir in the chocolate: Remove the pot from the stove, add the chocolate and cocoa, and stir until smooth with a whisk.
4. Taste: Finish with salt, sugar or honey to taste, and cream.
5. Serve: Pour into a preheated cup and enjoy immediately.

Variations

• Wintery: a pinch of cinnamon and a hint of cardamom.
• Fruity: add some orange zest to the warm milk.
• White chocolate: instead of dark chocolate, use 30 g white chocolate and a pinch of vanilla.
• With powder: dissolve 25 g donkey milk powder in 225 ml warm water and continue as above.

Tips

• Since donkey milk naturally tastes slightly sweet, you often need less sugar than usual.
• A milk frother creates a light and airy top – the foam tends to fall more easily due to the low fat content.
• You can read how to properly thaw donkey milk in the post Thawing Donkey Milk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should the milk not boil?

The mild taste is best preserved when heated gently, and the chocolate still dissolves well.

Can I prepare the recipe in advance?

It is best to prepare it fresh and enjoy it immediately.

Note: Donkey milk contains milk protein and lactose.