HEAVENLY DRINKING CHOCOLATE

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The name says it all-sipping this beverage is like experiencing an out-of-this-world blend of dark and milk chocolate. The only thing that could make it better? A dollop of whipped cream on top. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups half-and-half cream
2 bars (3-1/2 ounces each) 70% cacao dark chocolate, chopped
2 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
Optional: Sweetened whipped cream or marshmallows

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat cream over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan (do not boil). Remove from the heat; whisk in the chocolates, vanilla, nutmeg and salt until smooth. Return to the heat; cook and stir until heated through. Pour into mugs; top with whipped cream or marshmallows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 35g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.