real hot chocolate/ or white
This recipe is simple enough to make anytime you're looking for that chocolate fix. In Paris most places use low fat milk. I like to use whole milk. You can also replace some of the milk with strong coffee or add a hit of liqueur at the end, like cognac or Chartreuse. To Die For!
prep time
5 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
4 -6 servings
Ingredients
- REAL HOT CHOCOLATE:
- 1 quart half and half or whole milk
- 8 ounces bittersweet or semi sweet chocolate , finely chopped ( i use chocolate chips)
- 4 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped ( i use chocolate chips)
- 1 small pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- - whipped cream and chocolate curls
- REAL WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups half and half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- - whipped cream and white chocolate curls
How To Make real hot chocolate/ or white
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Step 1Using a heavy bottomed saucepan, warm about 1/3 of the half and half, with the chopped chocolates and salt; stirring until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
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Step 2Whisk in the remaining half and half, heating until the mixture is warmed through. Add the cinnamon. -
Step 3Use a hand held blender or a whisk and mix the hot chocolate until it's completely smooth. Add a hit of cognac now if desired. Serve very warm with mound of whipped cream and chocolate curls on top!
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Step 4For white hot chocolate: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine white chocolate chips and heavy cream, Stir continuously until white chips have completely melted. Stir in the the half and half, and vanilla extract. Stir occasionally until heated through. Pour into mugs and top with a dollop of vanilla whipped topping and garnish with white chocolate curl and a mint leaf if desired.
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