IRISH HOT CHOCOLATE

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Home made hot chocolate is comfort food at its best, especially in the winter time. Although, I have been known to serve this up around a campfire on the 4th of July and it tasted just fine. This is an old Gourmet recipe.

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Beverages

Time 7m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup cold water
2 1/4 cups milk, scalded
3/4 cup half-and-half cream, scalded
1/2 cup baileys original irish cream, to taste
whipped cream
shaved bittersweet chocolate (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan combine the cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, water and a dash of salt.
  • Heat mixture over low heat, whisking, until the cocoa powder is dissolved and the mixture is a smooth paste.
  • Gradually add the milk and half&half and simmer whisking for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in Baileys.
  • Divide hot chocolate into warmed mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.9, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 36, Sodium 88.8, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 17, Protein 8

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