Description
This hot chocolate is easy to make and velvety smooth. It has the perfect chocolate flavor and makes the perfect amount for the family.
Ingredients
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- 2 ounces of Ghirardelli 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate, (1/2 of a 4 ounce bar)
- 1 cup water
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups half and half
- Whipped cream or homemade vanilla marshmallows for topping
Instructions
- Add the chocolate and water to a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, and heat until melted. Add the sugar and salt. Turn heat to medium and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the whipping cream and half & half. While stirring constantly, heat the mixture over medium heat until it’s scalding but not boiling. Remove from the heat.
- OPTIONAL: Use a hand mixer to blend the hot chocolate until it’s smooth and frothy, or use a milk frother if you like a foamy top.
- Pour into individual mugs while hot, and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, or homemade vanilla marshmallows.
- Refrigerate leftovers. Stir thoroughly before reheating. Reheat in the microwave until hot.
Notes
- **I love to make this recipe with equal amounts of heavy whipping cream and half and half, especially when I serve it on holidays. However, it is still delicious with half and half, or whole milk for a lower fat version.