HAZELNUT HOT CHOCOLATE

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Vanilla beans and a hazelnut liqueur like Frangelico lend a sophisticated flavor to this hot chocolate. With such rich taste, it could be served as a dessert. -Michael Compean, Fountain Hills, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 22 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 vanilla beans
9 cups whole milk
2-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, divided
1/2 cup Nutella
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup hazelnut liqueur
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
Cinnamon sticks, optional

Steps:

  • Split vanilla beans in half lengthwise. With a sharp knife, scrape the beans to remove the seeds. Set seeds aside; discard the beans. , In a large saucepan, heat milk and 3/4 cup cream over medium heat just until mixture comes to a simmer. Chop 15 ounces chocolate. In a large heatproof bowl, combine the chopped chocolate, Nutella, sugars, salt and vanilla seeds. Pour warm milk mixture over chocolate mixture. Let stand for 1 minute., Meanwhile, whip remaining cream and shave remaining chocolate. Whisk chocolate mixture until smooth; stir in liqueur. Serve with whipped cream, shaved chocolate and chopped hazelnuts. Garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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