Chef Jean Pierre's Hot Chocolate

Makes: 6 oz x 2 glasses 

Ingredients	Qty	Prep
Milk	3/4 cup
Heavy cream	1/4 cup
Cocoa powder	1 tbsp	Dutch
Dark chocolate	2 oz	70% min
Sugar	2 tbsp
Vanilla extract	2 tsp
Salt	a pinch
Bailey's/Kahlua	2 tbsp	optional
Cinnamon	dash	optional
For slurry:
Cornstarch	1/ tbsp
Milk	1/4 cup	mix well

Method:

• Measure and have all ingredients ready to add as the recipe comes together in 5 minutes
• Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and whisk the cornstarch slurry without lumps
• Heat milk and heavy cream on medium until it gets warm
• Add the cocoa powder and dark chocolate, keep stirring until it comes together 
• Now add the sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and slurry
• Bring to boil and immediately take off from the heat. Final texture should be like a sauce. 
• Add the optional Kahlua/Bailey's/cinnamon powder and pour into 6 oz glasses
• Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder