CHOCOLAT CHAUD - Hot Chocolate
PREP TIME: 10 mins
TOTAL TIME: 3h and 10 min
SERVING SIZE: serves 6
Ingredients
1 litre / 1 quart whole milk
250 ml / 1 cup heavy cream
120 g / 4 oz. dark chocolate (70%)
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1 peppercorn
2 tablespoons sugar
Method
- Place the milk and cream in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and slowly bring to a boil.
- Chop up the dark chocolate, and add to the hot liquid along with the cinnamon, peppercorn and sugar. Allow to gently heat for 10 minutes while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
- Strain the hot chocolate through a fine sieve, and divide among six warmed cups. Serve immediately with a marshmallow, if desired.
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Chef's tip: for a deep chocolate flavor, make the mixture ahead a time, allow to cool and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Gently reheat before serving.
