MOLTEN HOT CHOCOLATE

Molten Hot Chocolate image

Provided by Suzanne Hamlin

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 quart whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
10 ounces high quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped in small pieces
2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder, or Finely grated peel of one tangerine, or 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, or 1 teaspoon banana extract, or 3 tablespoons instant coffee, regular or espresso, or 1/2 cup pureed raspberries, strained and mixed with 1/4

Steps:

Put the milk and cream in a tall, heavy saucepan and bring them to a boil. Add the chocolate, reduce the heat to low, and stir until the chocolate is melted. Beat the mixture with a wire whisk until light and fluffy, 10 to 12 minutes (or use an immersion blender, whipping for 5 to 6 minutes). Add the flavoring of your choice, remove from the heat and let stand for 20 minutes to allow the flavor to develop.
If making the hot chocolate several hours in advance, transfer it to a bowl and put it in the refrigerator in a larger bowl filled with ice. When ready to serve, reheat slowly to the boiling point and whip briefly again. Serve in heatproof glasses, and top each one with whipped cream or 1/2 cup of meringue topping.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 594, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 24 grams, Sodium 125 milligrams, Sugar 52 grams