Name: Decadent Hot Chocolate
Total time: PLACEHOLDER
Ingredients: 3 cups milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Decadent Hot Chocolate

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on December 8, 2011

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

3 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder 1 tablespoon sugar ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Before You Begin

This is literally hot chocolate, filled with rich cream and chunks of semisweet chocolate. You can substitute 4 ounces of your favorite semisweet or bittersweet chocolate bar for the chocolate chips. For an adult treat, add a bit of Tía Maria, peppermint schnapps, Kahlúa, or Grand Marnier before serving. This recipe can be doubled.

Instructions

Bring the milk, cream, cocoa powder, and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan. Off the heat, stir in the chocolate and the vanilla. Cover, let the chips melt for about 1 minute, then whisk smooth before serving.

To Make Ahead:Hot chocolate can be refrigerated, covered tightly with plastic wrap, for up to 24 hours before serving. Reheat in the microwave or in a medium saucepan set over low heat.