"Vanilla beans and Frangelico liquor lend to the sophisticated flavor of this hot chocolate. With such rich taste, it could be served as a dessert.—Michael Compean, West Los Angeles, California..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 vanilla beans
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9 cups whole milk
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2-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
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16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, divided
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1/2 cup Nutella
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2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup hazelnut liqueur
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1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
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Cinnamon sticks, optional