Chef Jean Pierre's Hot Chocolate

Makes: 6 oz x 2 glasses 

IngredientsQtyPrep
Milk3/4 cup
Heavy cream1/4 cup
Cocoa powder1 tbspDutch
Dark chocolate2 oz70% min
Sugar2 tbsp
Vanilla extract2 tsp
Salta pinch
Bailey's/Kahlua2 tbspoptional
Cinnamondashoptional
For slurry:
Cornstarch1 tsp
Milk1/4 cupmix 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 first and stir until there are no lumps
  • Then add dark chocolate, keep stirring until it melts completely
  • Now add the sugar, salt, and vanilla extract
  • Stir the starch slurry once again, then add to the pot 
  • Keep stirring on medium heat until it has almost sauce-like consistency. Add the optional Kahlua/Bailey's/cinnamon powder and take off heat
  • The chocolate will thicken as it cools, so if it's too thick, add a splash of milk and mix well
  • Pour into 6 oz glasses, leaving 1/2 inch room for cream
  • Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder 

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