Best The Ultimate Indulgent Hot Chocolate For Two Recipes

The Ultimate Indulgent Hot Cocoa For Two image

Provided by Kemp Minifie

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
5 tablespoons sugar
2 pinches of salt
2 cups half-and-half or 1 cup whole milk plus 1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Whisk together the cocoa, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and about 1/2 cup half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the cocoa and sugar are dissolved. Whisk in the rest of the half-and-half.
Bring it just to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly, then reduce the heat and slowly simmer it 1 minute.
Stir in the vanilla and serve.

The Ultimate Indulgent Hot Chocolate for Two image

Provided by Kemp Minifie

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 pinches of salt
2 cups half-and-half or 1 cup whole milk plus 1 cup heavy cream
6 ounces bittersweet (60% cacao) chocolate, broken into small pieces or chopped
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Whisk together the cornstarch and salt, and whisk in the milk and cream until cornstarch is dissolved.
Bring the mixture just to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly, then reduce the heat and slowly simmer it, whisking frequently, 1 minute.
Remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate. Let it rest for 1 minute, then whisk the mixture until chocolate is melted and liquid is smooth.
Whisk in the cocoa and the vanilla, and if necessary, reheat it over medium-low heat until hot.