TRUFFLE HOT CHOCOLATE

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Greet holiday guests at the door with steaming mugs of rich hot chocolate. As the crowning touch, offer a selection of flavored whipped creams.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings (about 1 quart).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups 2% milk
6 ounces 70% cacao dark baking chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
COFFEE WHIPPED CREAM:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1 tablespoon sugar
Chocolate-covered coffee beans, chopped, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan (do not boil). Remove from the heat; whisk in the chocolate, brown sugar, espresso powder, vanilla and salt until smooth. Return to the heat; cook and stir until heated through. Pour into mugs., In a small bowl, beat cream and espresso powder until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until soft peaks form. If desired, garnish with coffee beans., To prepare in a slow cooker: In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and chocolate is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.