THE VERY BEST HOT CHOCOLATE

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This comes from The Montreal Gazette and is great to have during a cold winter day. I personally like to have hot chocolate when the weather is getting to me.

Provided by Studentchef

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups milk, divided
1 cup 35% cream, divided
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat 2 1/2 cups milk and 3/4 cup of the whipping cream over medium heat, stirring often until steaming.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together sugar, cocoa and salt.
  • Whisk in remaining cold milk and vanilla to make a smooth paste.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and gradually whisk cocoa mixture into hot milk mixture until blended. Heat for about two minutes or until steaming hot.
  • In a small chilled bowl, using electric mixrer or whisk, whip remaining whipping cream until thick.
  • Ladle hot chocolate into four warmed mugs and evenly dollop whipped cream evenly into each mug. Stir toswirl lightly.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Note: if desired add 1 teaspoon coffee or chocolate flavoured liquer and 1/2 cup strong coffee to each mug of hot chocolate before adding the whipped cream. This is purely optional.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.2, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 91.9, Sodium 150.1, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 12.8, Protein 8.3

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