Hot Chocolate Two Ways
Elspeth
ingredients
Classic Hot Chocolate- 2 ounces (1/2 cup) finely ground (in a coffee grinder) or grated bittersweet chocolate
- 1 cup milk (for best results, use 2 percent fat or higher)
- Whipped cream or marshmallows , for garnish
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate or Mexican chocolate tablets
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso granules
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
- 4 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
- Sweetened whipped cream (optional)
directions
Classic Hot Chocolate
- 1
In a saucepan, combine the chocolate and milk, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Garnish with whipped cream or marshmallows. Serve immediately.
- 2
Makes 1 cup.
Mexican Hot Chocolate
- 1
Combine chocolate, sugar, espresso granules, cinnamon, salt, orange zest and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in milk and almond extract; reheat but do not boil. Remove saucepan from stove; whisk hot chocolate until foamy.
- 3
Pour into mugs. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and top with whipped cream, if desired.
- 4
Serves 4-6.
Source: Ms. Oprah
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