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Hot Chocolate
Copyright, 1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, All Rights Reserved

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups half-and-half
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon instant espresso or coffee powder
4 to 5 vanilla beans or cinnamon sticks, for garnish


Instructions
Heat the milk and half-and-half in a saucepan on medium heat to just
below the simmering point. Remove the pan from the heat and add both chocolates. When the chocolates
are melted, add the sugar, vanilla extract, and espresso and whisk vigorously. Reheat gently and
serve immediately. Use a vanilla bean or cinnamon stick to garnish each serving.



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